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How long could food poisoning last?
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Usually days: The length and severity of food poisoning depends on the affected person and the dose and type of infection acquired. It is typically past in a few days. Two weeks is on the longer side.
Answered 7/31/2020
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Food poisoning : Food poisoning generally lasts from a few hours to several days
Answered 10/30/2018
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