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Is It Safe To Have Food Wrapped In A Melted Foil?

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014

Question: I have just had a ready meal. The plastic container totally melted at the top and around the edge to the point that when i took it out the oven the melted part stuck to the oven gloves and was like liquid. I left it to cool and ate the meal but left the edges where the plastic had melted. Now I am panicking that about the toxicity. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This will not be toxic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. From the information you have provided, there is a possibility that you may have eaten a tiny amount of the packaging. However, do not worry, this will not cause you any harm. I would not expect you to suffer any ill effects.
I hope this has reassured you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar