Question 1

why is it bad to eat chicken raw? can you die from it?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella.: Raw chicken is commonly contaminated with a bacteria called salmonella that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and illness.  Cooking chicken properly kills this bacteria and protects you from being ill.

Question 2

can you tell me what can happen after you eat raw chicken?

Accepted Answer

All store bought : Raw chicken is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This causes a dangerous infection of ones intestines resulting in severe abdominal pain,cramps,diarrhea, and fever. Can be deadly if not treated rapidly with the proper antibiotics. Take all proper precautions when handling raw chicken.

Question 3

if a 12 year old has eat raw chicken will they dies  ?

Accepted Answer

No: no they will likely not die, but they should be monitored for illness, diarrhea, vomiting

Question 4

i have eat some undercooked chicken or raw at home im i going to die ?

Accepted Answer

No: Ypu will not die, but if you develop diarrhea or abdominal pain and fever see MD because you may need antibiotics.

Question 5

coughed up what looks like brown piece of raw chicken. it was flat but very firm and thick. it was not mucus. didn't eat that day. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Mucus: Could be a hard piece of mucus coming from your bronchus. Do you smoke?

Question 6

kept unopened, still in package, raw chicken in refrigerator for few days, its now two days past it expiration date. it remains unopened. is it safe to cook and eat?

Accepted Answer

: I would be sure to get its core temperature up to 185 F if baking or fry it well. The expiration date is more their date it would retain its best taste that a sign it would turn toxic.  I would cook and eat it in that setting.

Question 7

bought raw beef and raw chicken on the 26th, its been three days, all the meat has been kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, it is unopened. is it still safe to cook and eat?

Accepted Answer

: Entirely safe. Also, read the label:  probably both have a "sell by" or "best by" date. You can be very sure they will be safe and should taste fine up to that date, and usually for several days afterward.

Question 8

18 weeks pregnant
i have already gained more than 12 kg in weight since i have been pregnant. i eat rice n chicken, breakfast oats or eggs with bread. fruits as snacks or veggies eatable raw. will i give birth naturally?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy wt gain: Surprisingly, if you are underweight when you get pregnant you are encouraged to gain more weight during your pregnancy. Women with a BMI of under 18.5 are encouraged to gain between 13-18kg. Women with a normal BMI of 18.5-24.9 are encouraged to gain between 11-16kg and women with a BMI over 25 are encouraged to gain only 7-9kg. Watch your salt intake, and total calories if you are concerned.

Question 9

raw chicken, eggs and sausage meat was kept in their unopened package in mini refrigerator (not the freezer part) for several hours, they all feel cold to the touch. are they still good to cook and eat?

Accepted Answer

: Yes if cooked at high heat as recommended on the packages

Question 10

i think my 2yson put raw chicken in his mouth. he didnt eat it but said: not good.  im afraid he will get sick. anything i can do to prevent illness?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It is amazing how most babies are not constantly sick as often as they put their hands/fingers in their mouth. Sometimes raw chicken can be tainted by the e.coli or salmonella, germs that may not be washed off or removed during processing.After baby puts them in their mouth, you just wait to see if baby develops fever or bad diarrhea, if so they need to be seen. You stop this before they are expos

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Why is it bad to eat chicken raw? can you die from it?

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Can you tell me what can happen after you eat raw chicken?

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If a 12 year old has eat raw chicken will they dies ?

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I have eat some undercooked chicken or raw at home im i going to die ?

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Coughed up what looks like brown piece of raw chicken. it was flat but very firm and thick. it was not mucus. didn't eat that day. what could it be?

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Kept unopened, still in package, raw chicken in refrigerator for few days, its now two days past it expiration date. it remains unopened. is it safe to cook and eat?

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Bought raw beef and raw chicken on the 26th, its been three days, all the meat has been kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, it is unopened. is it still safe to cook and eat?

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18 weeks pregnant i have already gained more than 12 kg in weight since i have been pregnant. i eat rice n chicken, breakfast oats or eggs with bread. fruits as snacks or veggies eatable raw. will i give birth naturally?

A member asked:

Raw chicken, eggs and sausage meat was kept in their unopened package in mini refrigerator (not the freezer part) for several hours, they all feel cold to the touch. are they still good to cook and eat?

A member asked:

I think my 2yson put raw chicken in his mouth. he didnt eat it but said: not good. im afraid he will get sick. anything i can do to prevent illness?

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