Is Tupperware Microwaveable? Tupperware sold in the United States and Canada since March of 2010 is safe and BPA free. The containers that are safe for microwave use have the microwave-safe emblem on the bottom. This image features a box with squiggly lines.
To see if a plastic container or wrap is microwave-safe, check the label: Products labeled “Microwave Safe” can be used in a microwave. Products labeled with an imprinted microwave symbol can be used in the microwave. This symbol is mostly used on reusable plastic storage containers.
Basically, heat can cause the BPA and Phthalates in plastics to leach into your food. That means – yeah, sorry – you should avoid microwaving food and beverages in plastic. Instead, transfer them into microwave-safe glass or ceramic containers.
Tupperware products are not bad for you. Tupperware is safe for daily, repeated use in the fridge, freezer, pantry and microwave.
Metals including stainless steel and aluminum foil
Metal surfaces reflect microwaves, which increases the heat inside the appliance and could lead to a fire. If you're storing leftovers in a metal container, remove the food and place it in a microwave-safe container instead.
Glass and ceramic containers, along with plastic utensils that are labeled “microwave safe” are good choices. Do not use glass or ceramic that contains a metal rim.
Glass-ceramic ware and heatproof glass ware are safe in the microwave oven. Oven cooking bags, baskets made of straw and wood (without metal), wax paper, parchment paper, and vented plastic bags are all safe to use in the microwave.
Most containers have the Tupperware symbol of three arrows forming a triangle with a number in the middle. This means that you can recycle your Tupperware, and it tells you the specific plastic it is! Even if you destroy your Tupperware, you can still be earth friendly and let it die responsibly in the recycling bin.
BPA, as well as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, are dangerous substances for humans, so if you've been using vintage Tupperware, the best thing you can do is not use them anymore. Plastic not only harms the environment but has also directly harmed humans for years.
Some see demanding your friends and family to return Tupperware is like demanding your Ziploc bags back. Others believe that it is rude and disrespectful to not return Tupperware within a designated timeframe. When giving Tupperware to others, give generously without expecting the Tupperware to be returned.
They're also dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe!
It's a bad idea to heat food in plastic.
However, microwaving in plastic containers is associated with increased leaching — the transfer or leaking of chemicals into food. Note that even if a plastic container is labeled “microwave safe,” that simply means it won't melt.
Can you microwave Pyrex bowls? You can microwave Pyrex bowls as well as Pyrex cups, food storage containers, and other dishes. They are heat-resistant, BPA-free, hygienic, and highly durable.
Paper cups, cartons, cling films and thermo plastics are suitable for microwave cooking. Metal or foil containers should never be used as these reflect the microwaves. Melamine ware also tends to crack when heated.
Plastic # 2 is microwave safe. It is also known as HDPE or high-density polyethylene which is primarily used in potable liquids or drinks.
Remember that glass and ceramic containers are the safest options for microwaving. Check to make sure that they also carry the “microwave-safe” designation. Just be aware that these products may be more expensive than plastic, though they may also last longer. Buy plastic containers and wrap marked microwave-safe.
Made from BPA-free tempered borosilicate glass, these durable containers are built to go from freezer to oven (or microwave!)
Dishwasher-safe. Leave lid ajar while heating to release steam. Microwave-safe; heat food up to 212°F. Freezer-safe.
If you receive a product you believe to be defective, contact Customer Care at 1-800-887-7379. If, due to unavailability, actual product replacement cannot be made, we will credit the full purchase price amount toward future purchases of Tupperware® brand products.
To Request a Replacement Part
Contact your Tupperware Independent Representative or call Customer Care at 1-800-887-7379. To expedite your call, please locate the mold number on the product prior to contacting.
By buying vintage, you're practicing sustainability and reusing something from a different generation. Plus, Tupperware is one of those kitchen workhorses that still functions perfectly after decades of use.