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I microwaved my lunch in a plastic container. i did not realize it wasnt microwave safe and the container melted/became soft and stretchy. against my better judgment, i ate my lunch. what will happen to me?
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Nothing. One exposure to plastic will not change your health. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/15/2021
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