A noodle dish in a Styrofoam container with chopsticks - Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images Mistakes happen, but microwaving styrofoam is pretty high on the list of blunders that you should really try ...

Containers made from Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam are not safe to use in a microwave, unless they have a microwave-safe label. They may leach chemicals into food, which could increase ...

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.