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Only had it once. Oh GOHD IT WAS BAD!!!
Mexican dish at a former local favorite place. Went withthe staff at lunch, the lady from Bangladesh had the SAME meal I did, didnt even phase her.
By 7 pm I was in agony. By 10 PM I was in Dante's Hell. Fortunately I had enough first aid training from lifeguarding to know that I was experiencing SERIOUS dehydration, dizzynous, tingeling in my arms and legs, and palpatations. I knew to get to the ER fast. It took 4 litres of IV solution to rehydrate me - and I am not a big guy. The docs told me had I waited another 30 mins to get treatment, my kidneys would have failed. (The closest to death I think I have ever been, and the most terrifying news I have ever gotten from a doctor). I also learned that Food Poising takes about 6-8 hours to develop from ingestion. If its longer or shorter, its not food poisining. Tip o'the day.
You cant do much about food from eating out (except make sure all foods are well done, eggs are scrambeled or over medium.) But at home, a few USDA tips serve us all well, 1) 2, 2, 4 rule. Leftovers can only stay out for 2 hours from serving time to the time they need to be refridgerated. store leftovers in containers no deeper than 2 inches. (example, thake the meat off of the turkey and place it in a container, versus the whole bird covered with foil in the fridge) and keep leftovers in the fridge no longer than 4 days before you throw them away.
Also little things help immensely - wash your hands before you eat. Weither at home or away, and be careful for cross contamination around poultry and meats.
Finally, remember - "WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT." Its not worth the risk.
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