Results: Dangerous Situations 32--Culinary Edition 9
More food dangers to be aware of:
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Aged Cheese (Parmesan/Gouda)-- Tyramine (causes Hypertensive Crisis with MAOI antidepressants)-- Seek ER care immediately if severe "thunderclap" headache starts. Do you eat any aged cheeses?
Yes
42%
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678 votes
No
42%
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670 votes
Not Applicable
16%
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252 votes
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2.
Caffeinated Energy Drinks (Excess)--Caffeine Toxicity (causes cardiac arrest, seizures)--Go to ER if experiencing chest pain, racing pulse, or vomiting. Do you ever drink energy drinks?
Yes
14%
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229 votes
No
71%
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1128 votes
Not Applicable
15%
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243 votes
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3.
Organ Meats (Excessive Intake)--Heavy metal & Purine overload--Limit intake; seek care if suffering acute gout or toxicity. Do you eat livet or other organ meats?
Yes
19%
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305 votes
No
65%
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1035 votes
Not Applicable
16%
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260 votes
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4.
Unheated Hot Dogs eaten directly from package (Listeria monocytogenes)--Symptoms depend on whether the infection stays in the gut or spreads through the body.--Intestinal illness: Diarrhea, vomiting, and upset stomach. These start within 24 hours of eating tainted food and usually last a few days.--Invasive illness (spread beyond the gut): Fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. These start within two weeks (or up to two months) after eating contaminated food.--Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals may only experience mild, flu-like symptoms, but the infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or preterm delivery. -- Mild cases: Intestinal illness often resolves on its own with rest and extra fluids to prevent dehydration.--Severe or high-risk cases: Doctors treat invasive infections using intravenous (IV) antibiotics such as ampicillin, often combined with gentamicin.--High-risk groups: Newborns, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems should contact a doctor immediately if they develop a fever or other signs of infection. Have you ever eaten a hot dog right out of the package?
Yes
27%
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438 votes
No
57%
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919 votes
Not Applicable
15%
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243 votes
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5.
Thawed Vacuum-Sealed Fish/Meat left sealed during thawing (Anaerobic bacterial growth)--botulism--The botulinum toxin is odorless, tasteless, and invisible. The food will look, smell, and taste completely normal, but it will be highly toxic. Symptoms usually appear within 12 to 36 hours of eating the contaminated food and include:Double or blurred vision and drooping eyelidsSlurred speech and difficulty swallowingThick-feeling tongue or dry mouthMuscle weakness that starts in the upper body and moves downwardRespiratory failure: In severe cases, the toxin paralyzes the muscles used for breathing, which can be fatal without immediate medical intervention and the administration of an antitoxin. Get thee to a hospital! Do you use meat if the vacuum is gone from the package?
Yes
12%
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199 votes
No
52%
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837 votes
Not Applicable
35%
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564 votes
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6.
Food prepared in Copper Cookware with Acidic Ingredients (Copper toxicity - vomiting, liver damage)--Go to ER. Do you own any copper cookware?
Yes
10%
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152 votes
No
74%
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1188 votes
Not Applicable
16%
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260 votes
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