10 Foods that Become Dangerous when Reheated in the Microwave

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

When you reheat hot peppers in the microwave, the chemical responsible for their spicy flavor (aka capsaicin) is released into the air. Dangerously, the airborne chemical can burn your throat and eyes.

As a matter of fact, one building in NYC had to be evacuated because of microwaved hot peppers, which caused people to experience trouble breathing and coughing.

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#2 – Fruits

If you put grapes in the microwave, you will end up making plasma rather than raisins! In fact, heating just a couple of pieces of this fruit in the microwave can convert into enough amount of plasma to penetrate through a plastic container. Although you may not create plasma with other fruit, you’ll certainly end up with an unnecessary mess.

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#1 – Potatoes

While it’s safe to cook a raw potato for a quick side dish, it’s very dangerous to reheat cooked potatoes. In case potatoes were cooked in aluminum foil, the bacteria C.

botulinum will stay protected from the heat, which means it can thrive when the potato stays at room temperature for a long period of time, potentially causing botulism. And placing a contaminated potato in the microwave will certainly not kill the bacteria.

To stay safe, always use a baking sheet instead of aluminum foil to cook potatoes and don’t forget to refrigerate leftover potatoes as soon as possible.

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