Microwave Safety: What Utensils & Foods Are Safe?

• Safe Utensils: Glass, ceramic (no metal trim), Polypropylene (PP #5), HDPE (#2), food-grade silicone, and plain paper towels.
• Unsafe Utensils: Metal, aluminum foil, single-use plastics, Styrofoam (#6), PET (#1), LDPE (#4), and PVC (#3).
• Risks: Unsafe materials can cause sparks, fire, melting, or chemical leaching into food.
• Unsafe Foods: Whole eggs, sealed foods, hot dogs, potatoes with skin, and high-mineral foods (grapes, leafy greens) can explode or spark.
• Tips: Look for microwave-safe symbols, test empty containers, cover food loosely, and choose glass/ceramic when unsure.

Why It Matters: Choose glass, ceramic, or marked plastics for microwave; avoid metal, certain plastics, and explosive foods.