How are frozen dinners that are supposed to be heated up in their plastic containers, FDA approved?

Question

I was under the impression that all heated plastic releases cancer causing carcinogens, so why are companies able to sell products who’s instructed cooking method is harmful to people’s health?

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Answer 1

> all heated plastic releases cancer causing carcinogens

This is an extreme belief.

It’s not the government’s job to take these products off the market just because some people are scared of carcinogens to the point that they avoid all heating of plastic that contains food.