Theos-Talk Archives (August 2005 Message tt00298)

Dioxins are not typically found in most plastics, nor are the chemical
constituents that produce them. Dioxins are a result of a chemical
reaction of the constituents, and need to be processed at a
temperature of 700 degrees Fahrenheit--which I might add, would make
any food you're cooking practically inedible.

So, saying that the plastics you use just happen to have
Dioxin-producing chemicals, and you cook your food at 700 degrees, you
would still need to eat a large quantity of it to be at risk for
cancer.

Chemicals from the plastics do leak into the food, altering the taste.
Invest in non-stick flexible cookware (they have stuff out that's not
plastic, but some kind of synthetic pan that's perfect for baking and
microwaving).


See:
http://www.plasticsmythbuster.org/dioxins.asp
For more information


-Mark H.



On 8/27/05, DENNIS KIER <kier10@comcast.net> wrote:
> Which part is the Baloney part? - the dioxins cause cancer, and other
> diseases, or that the (heating) from the microwaves cause dioxins to be
> released, or both?
> 
> I can see that heating the plastics might cause them to react chemically
> with the foods. I have certain "microwavable" plastic dishes that I don't
> use in the microwave, because it imparts a "plastic" taste to the foods. I
> prefer pyrex, or glass jars. I have had sturdy looking plastics containers
> which got soft from being heated (by the foods heated in the microwave).
> 
> I use the microwave every day, but with glass or paper.
> 
> I have never had any reason to be cautious about freezing, though.
> 
> I suppose that the caution below would include freezing ice cubes in plastic
> trays? But what is the alternative? You are not supposed to use alunimum in
> contact with food for health reasons, if you believe most of the health food
> books, and the only alternative ice cube trays that I have seen in the
> stores are either alunimum or plastic. I use plastic.
> Dennis
> ************
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Hamilton Jr." <waking.adept@gmail.com>
> To: <theos-talk@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 7:53 AM
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Cancer producing agents - Plastic
> 
> 
> > "Rumor
> > Using plastics in the microwave creates dioxins that can migrate into
> > food.
> >
> > Status
> > Baloney!"
> >
> >
> > http://www.plasticsmythbuster.org/dioxins.asp
> >
> > -Mark H.
> >
> > On 8/26/05, Cass Silva <silva_cass@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> Thought I would pass this on as I have been very suspicious about the
> >> effects of microwaves for many years and avoid using it at all.
> >> Cass
> >>
> >> CANCER NEWS... FROM JOHN HOPKINS
> >>
> >> JUST A REMINDER.......
> >>
> >> No plastic containers in microwave
> >>
> >> No plastic water bottles in freezer
> >>
> >> No plastic wrap in microwave
> >>
> >> Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in their newsletter --
> >> This is definitely worth noting.
> >>
> >> This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical
> >> Center.
> >>
> >> Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer.
> >>
> >> Don't freeze your plastic water bottles with water as this releases
> >> dioxins in the plastic.
> >>
> >> Dr. Edward Fujimoto from Castle Hospital was on a TV program explaining
> >> this health hazard. (Manager of the Wellness Program at hospital.) He
> >> was talking about dioxins and how bad they are for us.
> >>
> >> He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using
> >> plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat.
> >> The combination of fat, high heat and plastics releases dioxins
> >> into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.
> >>
> >> Dioxins are carcinogens and highly toxic to the cells of our bodies.
> >>
> >> He recommends using glass, Corning Ware or ceramic containers
> >> for heating food. You get the same results, without the dioxins.
> >>
> >> TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the
> >> container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad, but you don't
> >> know what's in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning
> >> Ware, etc.
> >>
> >> He said we might remember when some of the fast food restaurants moved
> >> away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the
> >> reasons.Saran wrap placed over foods as they are nuked, with the high
> >> heat,
> >> actually drips poisonous toxins into the food; use paper towels.
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-- 
Mark Hamilton Jr.
waking.adept@gmail.com