Food Safety Issues/Microwave Safe Items

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Expert: Carol Schlitt - 10/2/2006


Question
I have a set of wooden bowls, and i was wondering if they are microwave safe, or not. They are all 100% wood (i have some that are oak [i think] and others that are "Monkey Pod") are they safe to use in a Microwave Oven?

Answer
Hi Anthony,

Wood should not be used in the microwave as it promotes dryng, cracking and ultimately the demise of the wood.  You should also not put wood in the dishwasher or allow it to soak in water.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance,

Sincerely,

Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension

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Carol Schlitt

Expertise

I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

Experience

I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.

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International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.

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BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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