Question 1

if drop a carton of milk on the floor and there is a dent in the side but the lid is sealed would it be counted as being spoiled? food poisoning risk?

Accepted Answer

If intact: It should not cause contamination.

Question 2

milk not expired, not curdling, no smell. drank a glass, tastes really sour. will it give me food poisoning? how to treat it if so

Accepted Answer

At this point: There really isn’t anything you need to do.  Just try to keep an eye out for nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea.

Question 3

drank horizon chocolate milk box realized it was 6 day expired and chunky at the bottom will i get food poisoning i drank some of the chunks.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If it was bad or contained a toxin, you will likely vomit and/or have diarrhea. This can happen anytime between 2-24 hours after ingestion. If not you are OK. The body works well to rid itself of toxins. If you do get symptoms, keep up with your fluid intake so you won't become dehydrated. All the best.

Question 4

can food poisoning be passed in breast milk ?

Accepted Answer

Breast feeding blues: Food poisoning is a local infection of your GI system and results from ingestion of infectious or. Nota minaret food material. Breast feeding during such an illness wouldn't necessarily cause the same infection to the infant but your baby may be exposed to such germs from direct contact from your body parts. Good news is that most babies are protected from such infections by the birthing process.

Question 5

drank like 4 ounces of expired milk on accident. made a protein shake and left like 4 oz left on the counter for a while and i drank it.and i guess since it was mixed w the protein shake it didnt taste spoiled as much. tips on food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is not clear that you have food poisoning - (you don't mention diarrhea, or other symptoms- ) If the milk did not have obvious discoloration, or signs of bacterial growth, it is probably fine - and I would not worry unless you get gastrointestinal symptoms-good luck

Question 6

can i eat cereal after 36 hrs of food poisining ? by that i mean with milk (: i'm starving & everything i see looks so good !

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning: If you are feeling better then you can start to eat again. But be a little cautious and avoid highly spiced and acidic foods until you know you can tolerate food.  Cereal with milk is a good way to start.

Question 7

i think i may have eaten spoiled steak . how long would it take for symptoms of food poisoning to show ? im nervous. im not sure it was bad but it realized that it may have tasted a bit different. i ordered it from a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

: Staphyllococcal enterotoxin food poisoning acts rather quickly with vomiting and then diarrhea. Other pathogens like salmonella causing food poisoning have a more delayed onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and often fever.  Treatment is usually only resting, drinking lots of fluids including flat ginger ale, eating a soft diet as tolerated,kaopectate or imodium to relieve severe diarrhea

Question 8

how to get food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Food Poisoning: Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria (E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Shigells, Staphylococcus Aureus, C. botulinum, Clostridium perfingens, V. cholerae, C. jenui.), viruses ((Norovirus, Rotovirus and Hepatitis A)&amp; toxins in food Ciguatera in tropical fish that have eaten toxic plankton, Shellfish fed on toxic algae, Scromboid in poorly refrigerated dark meat fish,Puffer fish. Some mushrooms &gt;

Question 9

how to cure food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Treatment of Food poisoning may include oral or intravenous replacement of fluids/ electrolytes. Antibiotics may be needed for bacterial infections. Hospitalization is sometimes necessary.

Question 10

how is food poisoning diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Clinically: It is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presentation. Sometimes we will get stool studies depending on the clinical circumstances.

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If drop a carton of milk on the floor and there is a dent in the side but the lid is sealed would it be counted as being spoiled? food poisoning risk?

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Milk not expired, not curdling, no smell. drank a glass, tastes really sour. will it give me food poisoning? how to treat it if so

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Drank horizon chocolate milk box realized it was 6 day expired and chunky at the bottom will i get food poisoning i drank some of the chunks.

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Can food poisoning be passed in breast milk ?

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Drank like 4 ounces of expired milk on accident. made a protein shake and left like 4 oz left on the counter for a while and i drank it.and i guess since it was mixed w the protein shake it didnt taste spoiled as much. tips on food poisoning?

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Can i eat cereal after 36 hrs of food poisining ? by that i mean with milk (: i'm starving & everything i see looks so good !

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I think i may have eaten spoiled steak . how long would it take for symptoms of food poisoning to show ? im nervous. im not sure it was bad but it realized that it may have tasted a bit different. i ordered it from a restaurant?

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How to get food poisoning?

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How is food poisoning diagnosed?

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