Tis the season – to wrap food in plastic...

At this time of year, you’ll see more food and goodies than ever wrapped in plastic...

Patricia Hunt, a leading BPA researcher, says we really need to be careful about that. Here are some plastic no-nos to keep in mind:

• If you’re using plastic wrap – don’t let it touch the food. Even at room temperature, Saran-type wrap can release chemicals into the foods they touch. We’re better off using foil or glass containers. If you’re using plastic wrap to cover a container – stick a layer of paper towel or wax paper over the food first. That goes for sandwich bags too – we’re better off with waxed paper bags if you can find them.

• If you’ve got a favorite plastic container – it’s probably time to replace it. Those are the ones most likely to be damaged. If they’re warped, scratched or discolored, that means the plastic is breaking down, and releasing more chemicals into your food.