Ive been eating and microwaving food on styrofoam plates for years now. i never knew it was bad for you until now because of my mom . if i stop using them now will i be okay. i wont have cancer from use will i? otherwise im fairly healthy?

The important thing is that you found out so you could stop. I doubt anybody would guarantee the future since other things apart from styrofoam could contain carcinogens; however the body is able to slowly excrete the carcinogens and the body also has a way of healing the cells that may be affected when the immunity is strong to pick up on such cells. Try and find out other sources to avoid.

Avoid microwaving polystyrene containers that do not have a microwave-safe label, as their safety cannot be assured. That’s because polystyrene containers contain a compound called styrene, which has been linked to cancer. However, containers with a microwave-safe label have been tested and shouldn’t pose any styrene-related risks. Take care.