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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by amanaplanacanal on Friday June 30, 2023 @10:48AM (#36535863)
Now I’m curious about the wet-strength resins in paper towels. Are they safe?
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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by soderfoo on Friday June 30, 2023 @11:55AM (#36537256)
FWIW the USDA says plain paper towels are fine to wrap food while microwaving [1]. But I agree with the notion of wanting to minimize exposing food to toxins. I try to limit my microwave usage all together and prefer the oven for reheating food.

[1] https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and...

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