My understanding is that the cells of bacteria and fungi are filled with water enclosed in a balloon. Wouldn’t microwaving then pop the balloons?
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Microwaving it enough to ‘pop the balloons’ requires getting it above boiling temperature – something you won’t achieve with a brief microwaving. However, killing the cells is fairly easy by getting it hot (but not that hot) and basically re-cooking it. However, while the bacteria and fungi may be dead, any toxins they have produced will remain to poison you when you eat the meat.
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