diff --git a/code/modules/food/recipes_microwave.dm b/code/modules/food/recipes_microwave.dm
index f683429789..f80fecdd9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/food/recipes_microwave.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food/recipes_microwave.dm
@@ -457,6 +457,8 @@ I said no!
 		. = ..()
 		if (.)
 			var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = locate() in container
+			if (!paper)
+				return 0
 			if (!paper.info)
 				return 0
 		return .