My friend used a cleaning sponge i used to clean dirty cat dishes that i had for about 6 months. he used it to clean a pan we cooked out of. i ate the food from the pan he cooked out ofthe food was heated and refrigerated properwhat are the risks?

While this isolated episode is not going to pose significant health issues, specifically if food properly cooked the risk of contamination remains high if such circumstances recur and disposing properly of used sponges will be critical.

Agree with Dr. P. If the food was heated to about 200 degree, there is not risk of any infection or any other risk. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!