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Can you get food poisoning from eating packet of chocolate left open in the cupboard for 3-4 hours?

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No risk: Chocolate will in fact prevent the development of organisms that could cause food poisoning. Enjoy your chocolate and don't worry.

Answered 4/1/2018

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