Boculism

[#8]

I just ate a huge serving of chili that I had left on the counter overnight to cool in my crock pot, because I was afraid if I put it straight into the fridge it would have fried my fridge working that hard to cool it.

Do I now have boculism? I microwaved the chili for 3 minutes, does this matter?

[marino]

Jersey is that ^^^^^^ what you look like now that you've eaten it?

[waderow]

I have often done that. I am sure youre okay.

[#8]

lol yes marino, before i ate the bowl i looked like a normal person, but after the last 15 minutes i have passed i took that pic with my laptop cam.....not pretty

thanks wad.

[rob66679]

I've done stuff like that a million times, you're fine. Probably not a good idea though.
I thought botulism was from canned foods that were punctured? I dunno.

1 thing I never **** with if left out is eggs. They go bad super fast.... Add mayonaise to that list too.

[#8]

i did use canned tomato soup for the chili, thats why i am concerned....

[tiramisu]

I'm scared of raw store bought chicken. Hamburger comes a distant second. Once cooked it's a better breeding ground for bacteria than raw. I wouldn't be terribly afraid of botulism but don't be surprised if you have diarrhea tomorrow.

[kloan]

Possible botulism symptoms:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/botulism/DS00657/DSECTION=symptoms

* Difficulty swallowing or speaking
* Facial weakness
* Double vision
* Trouble breathing
* Nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
* Paralysis

[kawikaratekid]

I'm sure you'll be fine. I've left food out over night before and eaten it the next day with few symptoms, one of them being a full stomach.

[jsv22]

been there done that.

you'll be fine.