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A member asked:

I just ate undercooked chicken. it was white in the center, but not cooked all the way through. i took one bite and spit it out. will i get sick?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: Look for GI upset like nausea, but after 12 hours, you are ok.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2021

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