Is the radiation generated in a microwave oven strong enough to kill off food borne bacteria?

Here's the deal, microwaves don't actually kill bacteria.

The microwaves instead, create heat that is able to kill bacteria in foods. But microwaved foods can be cooked unevenly because of irregular shapes or differences in thickness. Think about a solid frozen meal compared to reheating a soup or other liquids. Liquids heat up much faster than solid foods.

Even turntable-equipped microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive.