Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating deceptive marketing practices involving a plastic container that is labeled as “Microwave Safe,” “Microwave Reheatable,” or “Freezer Safe” claims that may mislead consumers about the actual safety of using these products in high or low temperatures.
What’s the Problem?
Many consumers rely on manufacturer claims that plastic food containers are safe for use in microwaves or freezers. However, growing scientific evidence shows that when heated or frozen, certain types of plastic, such as polypropylene, release microplastics and nanoplastics directly into food.
These plastic particles:
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Are not visible to the naked eye but migrate into the food when the container is used as labeled;
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Can accumulate in the body, potentially leading to digestive, reproductive, immune, and neurological harms;
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Are not disclosed on the product packaging or in safety warnings.
Why This Matters
Consumers use these products in good faith, trusting labels that assure safety during everyday activities like reheating leftovers or storing food in the freezer. In reality, consumers may unknowingly:
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Ingest microplastics, which scientists warn may have long-term health consequences;
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Pay a premium for products that are not as safe as advertised;
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Be denied the ability to make informed purchasing decisions due to lack of disclosure.
What May Be Unlawful
Labeling a plastic food container as “microwave safe” or “freezer safe” while omitting critical risks of microplastic contamination may violate:
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State and federal consumer protection laws;
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False advertising statutes;
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Warranty obligations;
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Laws against unjust enrichment.
Have You Purchased Plastic Containers Marketed as Microwave or Freezer Safe?
You may have a legal claim if:
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You purchased plastic food storage containers labeled as microwave or freezer safe;
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You used them as directed and relied on those safety claims;
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You were not informed about the risk of microplastic or chemical leaching during use;
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You would have paid less or not purchased the product had you known the truth.
Contact Us
If you believe you were misled about the safety of plastic food storage containers, you may be eligible for compensation. We want to hear from you.
Please complete the confidential questionnaire below. If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at [email protected], or call us at (202) 470-3520 to speak with an attorney.