Question 1

could you get food poisoning from chips?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but possabl: The dry and salty nature of most chips make them an unlikely source of food poisoning as germs are unlikely to survive for extended periods on this surface. However, the chip bowl may be tainted as well as the hands that put them out. The dip is a more likely source due to the moisture content and mix of nutrients germs love.

Question 2

can you get food poisoning from ice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not all bacteria, fungi or viruses are killed by ice.  That is why when traveling abroad to countries with questionable sanitation, you are told not to drink the water or the ice,  bottled or boiled water is the safe, potable form of plain water in those countries.

Question 3

can you get food poisoning from chili?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get food poisoning from any contaminated food.

Question 4

can you get food poisoning from couscous?

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Yes: Any food can be contaminated by bacteria, toxins or chemicals.

Question 5

can you get food poisoning from bad squash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get food poisoning from any bad food.

Question 6

can you get food poisoning from the metal in spoons?

Accepted Answer

What is the metal?: Although it is not food poisoning - if one had a spoon made of lead or another toxic metal - that may adversely affect health.

Question 7

can you get food poisoning off touching a kitchen tap?

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless the tap is infected.

Question 8

what to do when you get food poisoning from a food fair?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Stay hydrated, sports drinks like gatorade are the best to use, if any fever, blood in stool or vomit, or if you can't keep fluids down, or if symptoms persist for more than 48 hrs seek medical help.

Question 9

can you get food poisoning from eating old popcorn?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: One potential source could be rancid butter on the popcorn.

Question 10

can you get food poisoning from rice if you don't cook it properly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Food poisoning can occur from any improperly prepared food.

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