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Is it safe to eat cooked food that may have been prepared by hands that were exposed to poison ivy? thanks
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Cooked is ok: As long as the food is cooked, the protein from the poison ivy (urushiol) should be degraded and not cause any problems. Regardless, you would want to wash your hands when preparing a meal for basic hygiene.
Answered 9/8/2019
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