Do microwaves kill penicillin?
January 24, 2011
As I was taking my lunch out of the fridge for reheating (yes I’m 15 minutes early, so what?) I came to the realization that I had no idea when I’d prepared the meal that these leftovers were from. Usually this isn’t a problem because my leftovers generally go directly to freezer then I just treat them like a LeanCuisine. This one however came directly from the fridge and while I remember preparing it, I DON’T KNOW WHEN IT WAS.
I’ve quickly assessed all outcomes:
- I made it yesterday and it’s fine: I survive eating it, but should get the ole memory checked out sooner rather than – what was I saying?
- There was no telltale surface mold but something icky lurked beneath: Forecasting a great weigh-in. Yay Biggest Loser Work Edition
- It was full of penicillin: Great! I have a sinus infection and was not looking forward to waiting at the doctor’s office.
- Microwaving penicillin in the Tupperware Rock’n’Serve did bad things: Woohoo superpowers! Big question now is do I use them for good or evil?
I’ll let you know how it turns out.
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I would’ve eaten it, too. I’m sure you’ll be just fine. Let us know if you have any funky symptoms.
I spent a month in Spain a few years back, living in a dormitory without a refrigerator. I learned that in many places in the world, our standards of sanitation, refrigeration, etc are laughable. I ate unrefrigerated cheese. I never got sick.
Thus, I concluded that leftovers can last longer than we think they can. My husband, however, is very paranoid and won’t eat anything more than a week old. I’ve been known to lie and tell him they’re not that old.
Love that! Does your husband also throw out all foods as soon as they hit the best before date? I often try the – it’s best before, not turns to poison on date – tactic but he’s not buying. Eggs are another one that gets me. Everyone thinks they have to be in the fridge. Ever been to a farm kitchen? They’re kept in a bowl on the counter.