Question 1

what could happen if you ate raw chicken?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Unless the chicken were spoiled and/or infected with an organism like salmonella, your digestive system can easily deal with raw chicken .  It will digest it nicely and you will have no symptoms or problems.

Question 2

at some raw chicken can i for from this?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: chicken if badly handled prior to your touching it might contain some disease organisms.  But most chicken is handled well and your chance of contracting illness is quite low.  Chicken should be cooked well in the ordinary circumstance, but you have nothing to worry about.

Question 3

can you put raw chicken in a pan with raw vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Seepage: of fluids from the chicken could contaminate raw vegetables.

Question 4

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 5

what to do if i ate raw chicken-- what are my chances of getting sick?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: Time will tell unfortunately. If you are okay after a day or two I would not worry. Make sure you prepare/eat well cooked poultry! See your doctor immediately is you start feeling ill. Best of luck!

Question 6

what would happen if you ate a piece of raw chicken that had been left out for a day?

Accepted Answer

Not good idea: Eating raw chicken is never a good idea but eating raw chicken that has been sitting out is a true invitation for infection.

Question 7

i ate a small piece of raw chicken by mistake, it looked cooked/seared on the outside. what are the chances i'll get sick?

Accepted Answer

Very low: Happens every day around the world. Sometimes intentional.  Small amount, healthy patient, clean source means very low likelihood of any significant disease.

Question 8

does all raw chicken contain salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Most chicken contains salmonella. It's possible for the occasional chicken part not to but not likely.

Question 9

is it safe to defrost and refreeze raw chicken?

Accepted Answer

Refreeze Chicken?: According to the USDA, as long as the food has been kept below 40° F (and if the chicken has been in the refrigerator this whole time, it almost certainly has been) it hasn't developed dangerous bacteria and is considered safe to refreeze.

The only downside is that it may alter the texture of the meat.

Question 10

accidentally ate raw chicken :( will i get worms?

Accepted Answer

Raw Chicken: Raw chicken can cause a bacterial infection and bloody diarrhea.  There are not risks of 'worms'.  Exposure to infection does not guarantee infection and there is no way to predict if one will get ill. But, if you get ill with a fever you will know why.

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What would happen if you ate a piece of raw chicken that had been left out for a day?

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I ate a small piece of raw chicken by mistake, it looked cooked/seared on the outside. what are the chances i'll get sick?

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