Heating food in unsafe containers risks your health

Heating food in certain containers, particularly plastic, aluminum, and plastic-lined cardboard, can release harmful substances into the food, potentially impacting health. A new report highlights that up to 8,000 substances can be present in European food packaging, with heat, acidity, and fat content increasing the risk of these substances migrating into food. Vulnerable groups like pregnant women and children are at higher risk. Consumer groups are launching a campaign advising people to transfer food to safer containers like glass or ceramic before reheating to minimize exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.