What to do if you ate spoiled lunchmeat?

Answer 1

I ate a small amount of "peppered turkey" on a sandwich at about 2pm Friday. It was probably at least a week past the "best if served date". (I had confused it w/ some I was defrosting). About five to six hours later I got sick. I was vomiting heavily, and had bad gas (laterfollowed by diarrhea.) I felt better after this first round of being sick, but it kept repeating at 60 to 90 minute intervals. After the first 2 or 3 bouts of vomiting each became of lessening intensity and I was finally able to fall asleep about 12 or 1 am Saturday, although I woke up vomiting small amounts a few times every few hours. When I called the MD on-call she said if I was "sore and felt very bad" I should go to the ER, but she added there was really nothing they could do except treat the symptoms, that once my body had cleared itself of the stuff that was making me ill, I should feel better. I was able to hold down some water (dehydration is a worry when sick like this) in tiny sips at about 8 am, and in increasing amounts until at 1pm or so I drank a soda and ate some garlic bread. (I live on garlic, don't be surprised...) Now I understand that "food poisoning" can kill. Botulism, Ptomaine and others can last days to weeks and I hear and should not be messed with. I think that's why the Doctor said "if you're sore". Joint pain and fever are symptoms there I guess. But I'm coming around and looking forward to eating actual food when I'm done with this (about 5pm Saturday). I just thought a detailed first hand account could be of help here. Hope this helps, and if your sick, do what you need to- and hope you feel better!!

Answer 2

you might have to go to the doctor and get checked, do not leave it out the freezer,or check the meat first.

Answer 3

1)You might get sick 2)It will taste very bad 3)You might be hospitalized for food poisioning 4)Still wanna do it?