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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stuti Mishra

MYSTERIOUS: Even microwave safe plastic containers can release microplastics into meals new study warns | Mind Blowing Facts

Microwaving a ready meal in its plastic tray can release thousands of microscopic plastic particles into the food within minutes even when the packaging is labelled “microwave-safe”, according to a new analysis.

The analysis, published by Greenpeace International on Tuesday, is based on peer-reviewed studies examining what happens when plastic food containers are heated.

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