Can radiation leak from a rusty microwave oven?

Mar

10

2009

I’ve got rust on the inside back wall of my microwave oven. Any danger of microwave leakage or anything like that?

It’s not like I can see through it or poke my finger through, but it is deteriorating. Can I keep using it for a while longer?

In: Consumer Help Asked By: .Jamie [ Grey Star Level]
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It is not so good for your food. Microwaves are cheap and if your budget is really limited check thrift stores. I’d not take the risk of leakage or contamination.

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