Okay, I have a microwave that was owned by relatives but hasn't been used in 3 years. It looks like a newer microwave (meaning it was pretty new when they bought it from the looks of it). About a week ago I heated up some beefaroni -- I noticed it tasted a little funny, but thought it was where I hadn't had them in along time.
The next day, my g/f said she fixed some Ramen noodles but they didn't taste funny -- she thought the same thing, she hadn't had them for awhile.
Finally, the other night I had some McDonald's fries that were a bit cold from the drive home. I stuck them in for 15 seconds and though it was faint, the funny taste was definately there!
The best way to describe it is slightly metallic I guess. What could cause this (aluminum in the microwave?) and is there a way to fix it (put a cup of water in the microwave for awhile?).
ps. This was just over a week ago and I haven't felt sick or anything, but im still not using the microwave until I figure out what's wrong with it. Im fine with buying another microwave if needed -- but this is a knowledge forum so im really looking for a "why"
Thanks =)