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2016-02-03 09:07:41
Does drinking water through plastic bottles and eating food in plastic containters increase the risk of getting cancer
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The evidences are inconclusive. The chance are that the plastic residues may leach into food when hot food is packed or microwaved in it. But microwave safe and food grade plastic can be used safely.

Answered2016-03-14 11:17:42

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