Question 1

is eating takeout food safe? does coronavirus die once food is cooked in an oven?

Accepted Answer

Takeout and heat: Even if the Chef uses all hygienic methods to prepare and  pack  the food, circulating air may contain fine droplets with virus, hence eating takeout food is  only safe when heated at 350 degree Fahrenheit or higher for 10 minutes or longer. Getting food cooked at high temperature and packed by no touch technique is better like hash brown, chicken tenders etc.

Question 2

i induced vomiting after eating a lot of food while vomiting i felt a pain in my abdomen am i going to die ?

Accepted Answer

Binging/purging: Binging and purging is a dangerous eating disorder for many reasons, including electrolyte imbalance which could lead to heart arrhythmia and death, plus injuring your stomach and/or esophagus through repeated forced vomiting.  We have seen people physically tear their esophagus or stomach, or have gastritis from this.  Please get help from your doctor so that you can stop doing this to yourself.

Question 3

how long can someone honestly go without food and water before they die?

Accepted Answer

Water more important: I forget the exact number of days, but everyone is different.
But generally speaking.

You can go only days without water.You can go  a few weeks without food.

Question 4

hi docs, would germs in food die when frozen?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no: Most germs survive freezing nicely and are activated when the food warms up.  This is way cooking to higher temperatures is recommended.

Question 5

what tests will tell me exactly what my food, environmental, and chemical allergies are? and how can i deal w/ the die-off from a recent reaction?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Allergies can be hard to treat as everyone may have some component of an allergy to one thing or another.  There is a blood test called the immunocap that tests for either (or both) respiratory allergens or food allergens.  If truly with allergic issues, best to see an allergy and immunologist who specializes in this field.  Best wishes.

Question 6

what are the odds of choking death from food?  the death of the cubs fan from a hot dog has me freaked out now.

Accepted Answer

Odds: Odds of dying from choking on food: 1 in 370, 035.

Source: national safety council estimates based on data from national center for health statistics and U.S. Census bureau.

Question 7

i was wondering if you could die from food allergies like shrimp?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Food allergy can be as mild as an itchy mouth or as severe as anaphylaxis which can result in death.  For those with severe food allergy, it is important to always carry an auto-injector of Epinephrine like epi-pen or twinject.  Eczema or atopic dermatitis can also be caused by food allergy. This type of allergy is not necessarily associated with an immediate type of reaction as above.

Question 8

i have constant thoughts that the food i eat cause cancer and that i have disease i dont know about im scared to death of cancer please any advice ?

Accepted Answer

Health Fears: If you have frequent and intense fears of developing cancer because of the foods you eat (and assuming that you have a fairly healthy diet) then the issue which may merit more attention might be your fear.  Wanting to eat healthy food is a positive but allowing fears to take over your life is not. Consider seeing a psychotherapist or a counselor if this is significantly impacting your wellness.

Question 9

exactly how long does it take to death after ingesting the toxin of food-borne botulism type e from egyptian feseikh at the annual spring festival if the disease goes untreated? what are the statistical range, mode and median in days?

Accepted Answer

: Botulism causes paralysis immediately after ingesting it. If it has been more than a day there is nothing to worry about.

Question 10

what should i do if i have soda from september 2001, if i drink it will i die or get food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

I can't predict: Exactly what  would happen but i will strongly encourage you  not to drink a soda if it's recommended consumption date was in 2001.  Soda is not exactly like a fine wine that is being aged.

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What tests will tell me exactly what my food, environmental, and chemical allergies are? and how can i deal w/ the die-off from a recent reaction?

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What are the odds of choking death from food? the death of the cubs fan from a hot dog has me freaked out now.

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I was wondering if you could die from food allergies like shrimp?

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I have constant thoughts that the food i eat cause cancer and that i have disease i dont know about im scared to death of cancer please any advice ?

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Exactly how long does it take to death after ingesting the toxin of food-borne botulism type e from egyptian feseikh at the annual spring festival if the disease goes untreated? what are the statistical range, mode and median in days?

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