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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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 Posted - Dec 17 2009 : 3:38:53 PM
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Below is a warning my husband received at his lab. I thought it was a good reminder to make sure a container is microwave safe before popping it in the oven:
"The Office of Science (SC) Fermi Laboratory Site Office (FSO) experienced an unusual fire event at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FermiLab) on the Week of November 20, 2009. While heating water in a disposable cup using a microwave, a FermiLab employee observed flames and sparks. The flames were small enough that the employee was able to blow out the fire. The exact means by which the fire started are not certain, but the event coincided with the acquisition of new compostable cups. It is possible that, like some biodegradable cups, the paper is waterproofed using a polymer made from renewable resources, (Plants) which would be reactive to microwave heating.
The cup involved in the incident did not have any warnings stating it was unsafe for microwave use. Subsequent tests have shown that the process was repeatable. Some manufactures state on their websites the cups are not for microwave use but do not state such on the cups or warnings literature in the shipping boxes.
Please take a few minutes to remind yourselves, coworkers and family members about the importance of not heating disposable food containers unless the container states that it is intended for the purpose. In addition to the recently recognized fire hazard, many such
containers, including plastic ones, release harmful chemicals when heated in a microwave. Check your cups and containers to ensure they are intended for microwave use."
Hope this helpful to you farmgirls!
Dawn in IL |
Edited by - ddmashayekhi on Dec 17 2009 3:40:17 PM |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2009 : 4:11:35 PM
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I melted one yesterday just seconds from flame up.
Diana
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4737 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2009 : 11:47:13 AM
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Diana, I'm so glad you didn't have a fire!
You're welcome Karrieann.
Dawn in IL |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2009 : 5:17:53 PM
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good info to know..thanks
Linda in Scranton, PA
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 4:04:21 PM
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WOW! Thanks! Didn't even think of that happening. I will read containers from now on!
Farmgirl Sister# 905
Judy
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 07:20:24 AM
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Microwaving disposable containers was something I did without thinking before my husband got this notice at work. I had melted a few but for some reason I didn't take it seriously enough. I'm lucky I didn't have a fire.
Dawn in IL |
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