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I used a lot of hand sanitizer on hands and then ate food without washing the hand sanitizer off will i be poisoned?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

No: the amount of hand sanitizer that you ingested will not poison you.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I used a lot of hand sanitizer on hands and then ate food without washing the hand sanitizer off will i be poisoned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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