Question 1

never took opiates. failed drug screen. ate poppy seed bagel for lunch same day, took unisom night before. contained diphendramine. please help.

Accepted Answer

Retake test: False positive results. Those cute little poppy seeds can show up as Opiates. Diphenhydramine can show up as + for Benzos.

Question 2

failed drug screen for opiate. never took before. will lab confirm it was unisom or poppy seed bagel?  poppy seed lunch, unisom might before.

Accepted Answer

Poppy seed = opium: Poppy seed has the same alkaloids as are present in opium and it is not feasible to determine if your positive drug test is from opium or poppy seed intake.

Question 3

is it safe to eat chia seeds if i take eliquis ?

Accepted Answer

Chia seeds: There have been reports of chia seeds when eaten in large quantities may cause &quot;blood thinning&quot; or increase bleeding risks. Eliquis may cause increase of bleeding risks. Thus, consume chia seeds in moderation and be on the lookout for any signs or symptoms of bleeding from Eliquis.

Question 4

is it safe to eat burnt food?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Burnt food is like charcoal; absorbs intestinal gas. It is safe if the food was safe to begin with.

Question 5

is it safe to eat raw garlic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wash, cut or crush.  Some benefits lost during cooking.

Question 6

is it safe to eat papya slice?

Accepted Answer

Papaya: Papaya is usually a healthy, well tolerated food if not allergic. Papaya if taken in large amounts may cause GI irritation. Papaya latex can be harmful to some people’s skin.

Question 7

is it safe to eat food that has survived a big flood?

Accepted Answer

No. Discard all food: No. Discard all food that has come into contact with floodwater, including canned goods, water bottles, and plastic utensils. When in doubt, throw it out!

Question 8

im from italy. want to kno is it safe to eat branzino.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Branzino is known as sea bass in the USA. Try one of the fine sea food restaurants here for a good meal . Call first to make sure they have sea bass on the menu when you call. Enjoy.

Question 9

is it safe to eat from fork that dropped on ground? either outside or indoors.

Accepted Answer

Usually, however...: In most cases eating from a fork dropped on the ground won't cause any problems. The concern is it might become contaminated with bacteria that could make you ill but our stomach acid kills most bacteria and the odds of the fork coming in contact with enough dangerous bacteria to make you ill are quite remote. But it's theoretically possible that it could make you ill so wash (or wipe) if you can.

Question 10

is it safe to eat dried mushrooms made near the troubled nuclear plant in japan?

Accepted Answer

Why take the risk?: It could be but your health is too valuable to take any risk you can avoid.

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Never took opiates. failed drug screen. ate poppy seed bagel for lunch same day, took unisom night before. contained diphendramine. please help.

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Failed drug screen for opiate. never took before. will lab confirm it was unisom or poppy seed bagel? poppy seed lunch, unisom might before.

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Is it safe to eat chia seeds if i take eliquis ?

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Is it safe to eat burnt food?

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Is it safe to eat raw garlic?

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Is it safe to eat papya slice?

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Is it safe to eat food that has survived a big flood?

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Im from italy. want to kno is it safe to eat branzino.

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Is it safe to eat from fork that dropped on ground? either outside or indoors.

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Is it safe to eat dried mushrooms made near the troubled nuclear plant in japan?

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