Do microwaves destroy beneficial nutrients? Does this mean that we should avoid microwaving our vegetables? Not necessarily. What about omega 3 in fish? Are microwave containers risky? Does microwave radiation make foods radioactive? But is this true? What is radiation? Have you ever thought about what radiation actually is? Have you ever had an x-ray? Ever used a sunbed? Also radiation. Your mobile phone gives off radiation, as do computers, heaters, and radios.
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Performance Standards for Microwave and Radio Frequency Emitting Products This webpage provides the standards for microwave emitting devices, including microwave ovens. The Health Physics Society is a group of scientists that research and make recommendations about ionizing and non-ionizing radiation topics. They also produce informational reports, fact sheets, and websites to help people better understand radiation.
The Society is established in the United States as an independent nonprofit scientific organization, and is not affiliated with any government, industrial organization or private entity.
Microwave Oven Q and A This webpage shows answers to frequently asked questions about microwave oven use and radiation. Skip to main content. Contact Us. This can lead to burns and body tissue damage.
Although RF radiation is not thought to cause cancer by damaging the DNA in cells the way ionizing radiation does, there has been concern that in some circumstances, some forms of non-ionizing radiation might still have other effects on cells that might somehow result in cancer.
Some people can have significant RF exposure as part of their jobs. This includes people who maintain antenna towers that broadcast communication signals and people who use or maintain radar equipment. Most people are exposed to much lower levels of man-made RF radiation every day due to the presence of RF signals all around us.
They come from radio and television broadcasts, WiFi and Bluetooth devices, cell phones and cell phone towers , and other sources. Microwave ovens work by using very high levels of a certain frequency of RF radiation in the microwave spectrum to heat foods. When food absorbs microwaves, it causes the water molecules in the food to vibrate, which produces heat.
Microwaves do not use x-rays or gamma rays, and they do not make food radioactive. Microwave ovens are designed so that the microwaves are contained within the oven itself. The oven only makes microwaves when the door is shut and the oven is turned on. When microwave ovens are used according to instructions, there is no evidence that they pose a health risk to people. The FDA also monitors appliances for radiation safety issues and has received reports of microwave ovens that appear to stay on — and operate — while the door is open.
When operating as intended, microwave ovens have safety features to prevent them from continuing to generate microwaves if the door is open. However, if an oven does continue to operate with the door open, consumers cannot be percent sure that microwave radiation is not being emitted. Thus, if this occurs, the FDA recommends immediately discontinuing use of the oven. If you suspect a radiation safety problem with your microwave oven, you may contact the microwave oven manufacturer.
Manufacturers who discover that any microwave ovens produced, assembled, or imported by them have a defect or fail to comply with an applicable Federal standard are required to immediately notify FDA. You may also report any suspected radiation-related problems or injuries to the FDA by completing and mailing the Accidental Radiation Occurrence Report form.
What is Microwave Radiation? Cooking with Microwaves Microwaves are produced inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron. Avoiding Injuries from Super-Heated Water in Microwave Ovens The FDA received reports in the past of serious skin burns or scalding injuries around people's hands and faces as a result of hot water erupting out of a cup after it had been overheated in a microwave oven. Microwave Ovens and Health Microwave radiation can heat body tissue the same way it heats food.
Microwave Ovens and Pacemakers At one time there was concern that radiation leakage from microwave ovens could interfere with certain electronic cardiac pacemakers. Checking Ovens for Leakage and Other Radiation Safety Problems There is little cause for concern about excess microwaves leaking from ovens unless the door hinges, latch, or seals are damaged.
How to Report Microwave Oven Radiation Safety Problems If you suspect a radiation safety problem with your microwave oven, you may contact the microwave oven manufacturer.
Tips on Safe Microwave Oven Operation Follow the manufacturer's instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions for your oven model. Use microwave safe cookware specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven.
Don't operate a microwave oven if the door does not close firmly or is bent, warped, or otherwise damaged. Stop using a microwave oven if it continues to operate with the door open. As an added safety precaution, don't stand directly against an oven and don't allow children to do this for long periods of time while it is operating. Some ovens should not be operated when empty. Refer to the instruction manual for your oven.
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