When in doubt, throw it out, to prevent food poisoning


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When in doubt, throw it out, to prevent food poisoning


When in doubt, throw it out.

  • If you are not sure whether a food is safe, don't eat it.
  • Reheating food that is contaminated will not make it safe.
  • Don't taste suspicious food. It may smell and look fine but still may not be safe to eat.

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Updated April 28, 2008

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Last updated: April 28, 2008
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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