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Eaten chicken reheated in microwave. Scared im going to get food poisoning.

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matthew71385
matthew71385

Hi everybody,

So after a night out I bought some pizza but left one slice in my room. This afternoon I chose to reheat it in the microwave for lunch. Do I put it in the microwave for one minute and ate it. As soon as I did this it dawned on me that it had chicken on it which I know is quite dodgy when it comes to bacteria. I know it was an act of complete stupidity and I feel very silly but I'm also scared that I am going to get food poisoning. Does anybody have any advice for me? 

thanks everyone

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  • Polly1951
    Polly1951 matthew71385

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    Hi Mathew

    At least if you do get a bit of tummy runs and /or sickness, you will know what it is!.The main thing is to monitor yourself for the next 12 hours.  If you feel like being sick, then, that will be your stomach tring to get rid of the bad stuff.  I doubt very much if you will notice any difference, having eaten warmed up chicken once myself..no symptoms..we all worry that it is poisening us...you sound sensible, so if you start to feel unwell, chat to the NHS helpline..who are medically trained.  After a few glasses of water, you will be cleaning out your stomoch. Drink plenty of (non alcohol) fluids.

  • lilian05079
    lilian05079 matthew71385

    Posted

    Hi matthew,

    If you ate it early this afternoon and you haven't run for the loo and been sick by about ten-eleven o'clock tonight you should be ok............best wishes....

  • Glennie68
    Glennie68 matthew71385

    Posted

    Hi Matthew,

    I'd say depends on how processed the chicken was to start with! Hopefully you will be fine - but you also have to remember that your immune system is pretty good at fending off lots of nasties. Don't worry too much - just see how you go!

  • j30542
    j30542 matthew71385

    Posted

    chicken should be stored in teh firdge (straight away)  & reheated for a minimum of 2 minutes at 70 dg.

    Most cases of food poisoning do not require medical treatment. However, you should seek medical advice if you have any of the following signs or symptoms:

    vomiting that lasts more than two days

    you are unable to keep liquids down for more than a day

    diarrhoea that lasts for more than three days

    blood in your vomit

    blood in your stools

    seizures (fits)

    changes in your mental state, such as confusion

    double vision 

    slurred speech

    signs of severe dehydration, such as a dry mouth, sunken eyes and an inability to pass urine, or passing small amounts of dark, strong-smelling urine.

    In all honesty; you are not the first to re-heat left over chicken; but it's best to be 'safe' .... smile

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