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You want to heat soup. Which bowl belongs in the microwave?

Use a bowl labeled microwave-safe, with a grown-up nearby.

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  1. A metal bowl
  2. Any foam cup
  3. A microwave-safe bowl ✔

Why: Some containers can warp, melt, or cause trouble in a microwave. Use only cookware made and labeled for microwave use.

Huh, didn't know that: Metal pans and containers with metal handles do not belong in a microwave.

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Answer: A microwave-safe bowl. Some containers can warp, melt, or cause trouble in a microwave. Use only cookware made and labeled for microwave use.

  1. Cooking with Microwave Ovens www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/cooking-microwave-ovens
    Only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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