One Major Side Effect of Reheating Frozen Foods, Says Science

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Uneven reheating does not effectively get rid of any bacteria that may be in the food.

in the microwave is a simple and fast way to put a meal together, but it could also be dangerous as

heating frozen food up in a microwave can lead to you ingesting bacteria that are still living in the cold spots of the food. Anyone who has ever used a microwave has probably noticed that some bites of your reheated food will be scalding hot while others will be lukewarm. That's because microwaves, while effective at heating foods up quickly, don't cook them evenly.

To help avoid the bacteria from living in the cold spots of food, Clemson University's Home&Garden Information Centerand turning large items upside down to "prevent cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive."heating food in the microwave "until it reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit" throughout the entirety of the dish, as well as allowing for standing time, which is when the food continues to cook even though the microwave may be off.

 

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