Can a plastic bag go in the microwave?

Plastic bags are made of polyethylene, which makes this question equivalent to: Can I use plastic wrap in the microwave? Can I microwave food in a Ziploc bag? Does microwaving food in a Ziploc bag contaminate the food? read more

Plastic or Paper Bags: Just because popcorn comes in a paper bag, doesn’t mean that you can just put an ordinary brown lunch bag in your microwave. The same goes for ordinary plastic bags such as those you get from the supermarket or wimpy sandwich bags with a Ziploc. read more

Yes, it is okay to use plastic wrap with high-fat foods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Plastic wrap is not heated by microwave energy, but it can be heated by contact with hot foods. Normally, foods in a microwave oven do not become hot enough to bring the wrap to its melting point. read more