Today microwave oven has become an essential part of our kitchen. Microwaves are usually used to heat pre-cooked food or boil vegetables. But did you know that this device that makes life easier has many hidden bacteria, which can cause serious health problems. This surprising fact has been revealed in a recent study conducted by the Institute of Integrative Systems Biology of the University of Valencia, Spain. According to this study, microwave oven can contain more than 100 dangerous bacteria, which are dangerous to our health. So, today in work news we will talk about bacteria found in microwave ovens. You will also learn that- Q- What is studied in universities in Spain? Ans- According to this study, there are some special types of microorganisms present in microwave ovens. The most common are Firmicutes, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria. Some bacteria found in household microwaves, such as Klebsiella, Enterococcus, and Aeromonas, may pose a risk to human health. When we heat food in the microwave, in which bacteria are already present, they also end up in our food. There is a risk of many types of infections and infestations. Q- Why do these bacteria grow in microwaves? Answer- Food is cooked in microwave, food is heated. In such a situation, some or part of the food remains in it. Steam and water keep accumulating inside it. If microwaves are not cleaned regularly, germs can grow in them. Question: What bacteria can be in a microwave oven? Answer: During this study, the research team collected samples from a total of 30 different types of microwaves, including 10 domestic microwaves, 10 used in cafeterias, and 10 scientific lab microwaves. More than 100 types of bacteria were found in each type of microwave. See the graphic below to see what types of bacteria can be in a microwave oven. Question- What harm can these bacteria found in microwaves cause to health? Answer- There are many bacteria around us. Along with our workplace, laptops and mobiles, air, dust and soil are present everywhere. Apart from this, there are many types of bacteria inside our skin and body. It contains some good and bad bacteria. Some are very powerful and some are weak bacteria. Our bodies are better equipped to deal with weaker bacteria. While bacteria grown for a long time in food or water can harm our body in many ways. Bacteria grown in microwaves can reach our body through hands, which can cause many diseases. Question- What should be done to protect against these bacteria? Answer: The most important and easiest way to prevent the growth of bacteria in the microwave is to maintain cleanliness. How often a microwave needs to be cleaned depends on the frequency with which it is being used. It is understood that frequency of use of microwave in office and home is different. A microwave in an office or restaurant may be used 50 to 100 times a day. While a home microwave will be used about 5 times. A microwave that is getting more use will require more cleaning. In general, when used at home, the microwave must be cleaned with a damp cloth once a day. His plate should be washed thoroughly every third day. Also, it should be deep steam cleaned every fourth day or once a week (depending on your frequency of use). Q- How do you clean a microwave oven? Answer: Sometimes tiny food particles get deposited inside or outside the microwave through leakage or splatter. If the stain persists for several days, bacteria may grow around the microwave. Apart from this, the dirt accumulated in the microwave also affects its performance. So its regular cleaning is necessary. Understand how to clean a microwave easily from the graphic below. Apart from this you can clean the microwave in a few other ways. Like- Question- What kind of precautions should be taken while using microwave oven? Answer: This is certainly an easy way to heat food quickly, but it can be dangerous if not used properly. A little carelessness can harm your health as well as the microwave. See the graphic below to see what to look out for when using a microwave.
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More than 100 bacteria found in the microwave: researched at the University of Spain, the cause of these serious diseases, how to stay safe?
