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Is it bad to consume things like street food which might be full of bacteria if you don't get physically sick?
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Nutrition vs bugs: Even street food, if cooked properly is not a risk for bacterial infections in the us. Consuming street food may be of questionable value from a nutrition standpoint.
Answered 9/28/2016
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