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I just ate a chicken breast that was raw in the middle. i didn't realize it was raw until i was almost finished. will it make me sick?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: I sincerely hope not. Hopefully, it was cooked enough to kill bacteria like Samonella that causes diarrhea and abdominal distress. If you start having symptoms, please seek treatment with a stool culture. Hope for the best.

Answered 9/29/2016

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