date:Apr 10, 2013
Microwaves are often used as a quick way to cook, reheat or defrost foods. However, as with all other ways of heating food, it is important to remember that foodborne bacteria can only be killed by proper cooking.
What you should do
To minimize the risks of foodborne illness, here are some steps to follow when cooking food in microwaves.
Defrosting:
Cook foods immediately after defrosting. Never re-freeze the foods that you have defrosted in the microwave.
Remove foods from non-microwave s