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Not necessarily. Many bacteria are immune to heat and cold.
If you have any doubts about how you've held food, don't use it.
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Actually, it does. You have to reheat your food at a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours. If this food is going to be set out for a while, make sure you hold the temperature at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. I am certified in food handling.
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∙ 15y agoYes. If the meat has been reheated to 165°F, vegetative bacteria should have been killed off. Bacterial toxins are a different matter. Most toxins are not destroyed by heating.
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∙ 12y agoYes, heat denatures the proteins that make up bacteria. However, it won't kill all bacteria.
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∙ 9y agoYes. That is why chicken and pork there can't be uncooked when you eat it. Chicken carries bacteria like salmonella which is killed when you cook the chicken at a high enough temperature.
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∙ 11y agoYes
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Will microwaving a wet sponge for 2 minutes kill all the bacteria and germs?
Microwaving a wet sponge for 2 minutes can help kill some bacteria and germs, but it may not eliminate all of them. It is more effective to regularly replace sponges or clean them by soaking in a bleach solution and allowing them to air dry.
Does microwaving kill food?
Food tends to be dead before preparation.
Is microwave oven cooked food can you eat safely?
Yes, microwaving it for 2-4 minutes has been showed in studies to kill 99-100% of the bacteria.... however, some bacteria produce a natural toxin, that is poisonous to us, and microwaving the meat is ineffective at "deactivating it, so I'd say after more than a few hours, just throw it out :(
What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
Does aspirin kill bacteria?
No , aspirin does not kill Bacteria .
The best way to destroy harmful germs that may be present in food?
Bringing the food to a high enough temperature will kill the bacteria. You can do this by cooking it for a while, frying, roasting or baking. Microwaving food should also kill bacteria but I am not sure whether it is just the microwave radiation that accomplishes this or the food has to become hot enough.
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
How do antiseptics work to kill bacteria?
You use them on your hands to kill bacteria. Examples are Hand sanitizers, or soap now how they work to kill them is another question, well they for example inactivate the bacteria remove them make the bacteria "blowup", and they can stop bacteria from growing.
How hard is it to kill bacteria?
it is very hard to kill a little thing that you can not see but dragons can kill bacteria
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
How does tinning food kill bacteria?
Food is cooked to kill bacteria as it is canned; the cans then keep out any new bacteria.
Does freezing kill salmonella bacteria?
No, it doesn't kill much of the bacteria at all and the bacteria remaining will grow during defrosting.
