Most people don’t think twice about putting their leftovers in a Tupperware and popping the container in the microwave. However, the “microwave-safe” label on these containers may be misleading — potentially putting us at risk.
What’s happening?
For years, plastic companies used a chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, in a range of products, including shatter-proof windows, bottle tops, and baby bottles. Although the chemical makes these products more durable, it has come at the expense of human health, causing a range of complications, including congenital disabilities, infertility, and increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Tupperware phased out the use of BPA in its American and Canadian products in 2010, but that doesn’t mean people don’t still have pre-2010 containers around in their homes. They are durable, after all.