Can salmonella survive in the microwave?

Let's unpack the question a little more. You say you cooked the chicken and vegetables. If this was in a conventional pot or pan, anything more than 75C will destroy any Salmonella, Campylobacter or E. read more

Yes, it can, if the food is not completely cooked all the way through. And, as you have discovered, it’s easy for food to be sizzling hot on the edges, and still have undercooked spots in the middle. read more

Many people rely on the microwave oven to make their food safe to eat. But it may not always do the trick. Contrary to conventional wisdom, microwaves heat food from the outside in, not from the inside out. That can result in those all too familiar cold spots, which act as small pockets where bacteria can thrive. read more

To reduce the risk of salmonella poisoning, always wash down the area that has been used to prep or cook meat, the bacteria can live on the surface if it's not washed properly. And one area that definitely does not get enough cleaning attention: the microwave. read more