Is it safe to reheat food in restaurant take out boxes

Question

We usually store the boxes we get when we order food from the restaurant. Can we reheat food in those styrofoam containers?

Jessica Lopez · Answer

Hi Manoj!

Take out boxes are not safe for leftover food. It gets melt when you heat up and hazardous chemicals will mix into the food.

So, we don't advise you to reheat food in the restaurant to take out boxes.

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