Is Microwaving Meat Bad. In microwaving processed meats, we might unknowingly be exposed to chemical changes such as oxidized cholesterol in the process, according to research in the journal of agricultural and food chemistry. A study in the journal food control suggests that reheating processed meats with a burst of microwave radiation contributes to the formation of cholesterol oxidation products (cops), which have been linked to the development of coronary heart disease.

Do not refreeze meat that was thawed in a microwave. The chances increase in fatty foods like cheese and meat. Perishable foods such as luncheon meats, ground meat, poultry, and all leftovers are only safe.