Freezing Food in Plastic Containers May Release Microplastics, Experts Warn

Freezing Food in Plastic Containers May Release Microplastics, Experts Warn

Health specialists are urging households to rethink how they store leftovers in freezers, warning that plastic food containers may release microplastics when exposed to extreme cold and repeated reheating. According to food safety researchers, freezing does not make plastic inert. Instead, low temperatures can slowly degrade plastic materials, especially when containers are reused over long […]