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Doctor Jorge Tartaglione warns against heating food in plastic containers in the microwave

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Doctor Jorge Tartaglione advised people to avoid heating food in plastic containers because of concerns about exposure to microplastics.
  • He recommended heat-resistant glass or ceramic containers, even when plastic products carry a microwave-safe label.
  • Tartaglione gave the advice during a discussion on LN+ about everyday habits and microwave use.

Doctor Jorge Tartaglione urged people to stop putting plastic containers in the microwave and choose glass or ceramic instead.

Speaking on LN+, Tartaglione said many people store food in plastic and then place the container directly into the appliance to heat it. He advised against the practice, citing concerns about microplastics and their potential impact on health.

The message for you at home, to end with a healthy message, is to try not to put plastic things in the microwave, because they contain microplastics and we now know very clearly that each of us has a large amount in our bodies that affects health.

· Jorge TartaglioneTartaglione summarized his warning about heating plastic in the microwave.

The doctor maintained that recommendation even for containers sold as microwave-safe. When asked specifically about those products, he said they should also be avoided. He recommended glass containers designed to withstand heat, while noting that users should check the relevant labeling and ensure the container has no cracks or other damage.

Even those labeled as microwave-safe should be avoided.

· Jorge TartaglioneHe extended his recommendation to products marketed for microwave use.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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