Ken Knecht wrote:
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> How can you tell if a container will be usable in the microwave? Besides
> metal of course, is there a rule of thumb? Many are not lableled microwave-
> safe any more.
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> Ken
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> Every silver lining has a cloud.

There are few containers these days that are not microwave safe. The
only issues are typically with high fat foods that may overheat and melt
some plastics. Despite the various myths, metal can also be used in a
microwave subject to a few simple rules which are now included in the
instructions for most every microwave.

Pete C.