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Phred

In article . com>, wrote:
>Thanks guys so much.... I have also heard, that if you are paranoid
>about contamination, if you nuke them for a couple of minutes on
>HIGH... That will kill any bacteria if it's a borderline situation. Is
>that true? Will nuking kill bacteria effectivley?

Yes, if you do it with Cobalt 60.

If you do it in a domestic microwave, I suspect it will only work if
you get the temperature high enough for long enough. By that time the
chook will be cooked!

Cheers, Phred.

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