Latest warning highlights dangers of microwaving

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. — Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly. That message has been slow to catch on, despite a spate of illnesses last year from improperly microwaved frozen foods. On Sunday, the government issued a new warning urging consumers to thoroughly cook frozen chicken dinners after 32 people in 12 states were sickened with salmonella poisoning. This undated photo provided by Marie Callender's shows the back panel of a box of frozen food with new instructions on how to cook the product. Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if not done properly. (AP Photo/Marie Callender's) "Given how people use microwaves, it's great for reheating, but maybe not so good for... [read full story]