Dioxin is 10,000 times more poisonous than cyanide. (From a search "Dioxin" in past posts in DR1). NB... On February 10th, 2006, Johns Hopkins released cancer news as follows.
1. Do NOT heat food in a plastic container in a microwave. (This especially applies to foods containing fat, as the high heat releases dioxin from the plastic into the food)
2. Do Not use water derived from ice frozen in any plastic bottles. (Freezing water in plastic bottles releases dioxin from plastic into the water.)
3. Do Not cover food in a ceramic container covered with any plastic wrap like Saran. (As the food is being cooked, the high heat melts toxins including dioxin from the plastic, which then drips down into the food. If the food must be covered, use a piece of paper, which is less poisonous than plastic.)
The above conclusions were also noted by Dr. Fujimoto of Castle Hospital in a recent TV program.
I am not a medical scientist, and am simply quoting this for your consideration. It has changed my use of plastic.... Canadian Bob.
1. Do NOT heat food in a plastic container in a microwave. (This especially applies to foods containing fat, as the high heat releases dioxin from the plastic into the food)
2. Do Not use water derived from ice frozen in any plastic bottles. (Freezing water in plastic bottles releases dioxin from plastic into the water.)
3. Do Not cover food in a ceramic container covered with any plastic wrap like Saran. (As the food is being cooked, the high heat melts toxins including dioxin from the plastic, which then drips down into the food. If the food must be covered, use a piece of paper, which is less poisonous than plastic.)
The above conclusions were also noted by Dr. Fujimoto of Castle Hospital in a recent TV program.
I am not a medical scientist, and am simply quoting this for your consideration. It has changed my use of plastic.... Canadian Bob.