Food packaging is full of toxic chemicals – here’s how it could affect health

But when hot products are placed in containers, chemicals from the box can leach into the food and, in turn, our bodies. BPA, a plastic additive, has been deemed safe for food contact by the Food and Drug Administration, despite evidence that it acts as an endocrine disruptor. Heating up any plastic in the microwave could lead to chemicals seeping into the food you’re about to eat.

Source: www.theguardian.com