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Reheating food is convenient, but some foods can become unsafe or lose quality when microwaved again:

* **Processed Meat:** Preservatives can cause harmful effects when reheated.
* **Beets:** High in nitrates; reheating oxidizes iron and can create carcinogens.
* **Hard-Boiled Eggs:** Steam buildup can cause them to explode.
* **Potatoes:** Can develop *Clostridium botulinum* bacteria, leading to botulism.
* **Fruits:** High water content turns to steam and may cause explosions.
* **Hot Peppers:** Capsaicin releases into air causing eye and throat irritation.
* **Breast Milk:** Uneven heating risks hot spots that can burn babies.
* **Rice:** May contain *Bacillus cereus* spores that survive cooking and cause food poisoning.

Reheating these can degrade nutrients, change texture and flavor, and sometimes cause health risks. It’s safer to avoid microwaving them or use alternative reheating methods.