Hi,
I really suffer from anxiety, and on Wednesday morning I accidentally ate bacon that had a use by date of 20 days before. Had 2 rashers without realising, the pack was unopened so I’m hoping it was okay! I am so scared that I’m going to have terrible food poisoning. It has been over 48 hours but when will I definitely know that I’m in the clear and will be okay?
Please respond guys, am very worried right now!
If you were going to have food poisoning it would have come on within 24 hours so relax you haven't got it.
How can you be sure of that though? I’ve read that I can take up to 72 hours or longer to show?
Call your dr. Tell them what happened. I don't think there's anything they can do if you don't have symptoms.
Do you think I’ll be ok as it’s been 2 days?
Most likely I would say yes. But I'm not a doctor.
Do you have someone you can call? A dr or an urgent care?
Did anyone else eat the same food?
No just me I’m afraid. Didn’t realise until the next day that it was ages out of date but pack was unopened. Have spoken to my parents and they seem to think I’ll be fine as it should’ve happened by now but I’m still worried
I think you will be ok. I always thought symptoms were a 24 hour onset.
If you are really concerned and anxious you can call poison control. Mayb that will help you relax a bit.
Can you do that?
I will probably just try and get through today and then by tomorrow, would’ve been 72 hours so if I’m okay by then hopefully I’ll be ok
If the bacon is smoked it has a higher resistance to going off. If it is not cured then you could take a teaspoon of cider vinegar in a tall glass of water. It is effective against e coli bacteria staphylocus aureus and candida albicans. It dampens down the bacteria in protein . I make salad dressing with olive oil and honey. Olive oil is known to help bacteria such as heli bacter stomach bacteria and coconut oil can help other bacteria. Giving olive oil is recommended as is virgin coconut oil. I just use the supermarket coconut oil and have better resistance to infection and viruses. About a quarter of teaspoon bicarbonate of soda baking powder in a glass of water can help prevent bacteria in the gut regulating the pH balance of the body. Coconut contains a monolaurin which can kill harmful micro organisms in the gut. Lauric acid is also present which kills off bacteria and viruses.
There are tablets enterovioform for gastroenteritis from the chemist taken as a preventative .If in doubt ask chemist.
Don’t have any of those so will have to wait and see
Is the bacon salty ..it lasts months.. are their nitrites listedon packaging then it lasts longer than the expiry date .. for may be a month..
curry spice can help the immune system kill bacteria..pretty sure wine is helpful..the Romans used it to kill off dysentery ha.
Look at the packaging as you may have no need to worry.
Yes the ingredients were bacon, nitrates and salt I think
Bacon did seem a little off but I cooked it very crispy as that’s how I usually have it
It is almost insulting what low tolerance you think our bodies have. You can literally drink raw sewege and will probably be super fine.
If you fear stomach aches, drink a nice cup of Smecta or any other clay-based stomach functions enhancing bewrege (100% over the counter meds. should be cheap too) and watch some Witcher on netflix.
Yes I admit that I am just a big worrier at times. Struggle with anxiety and overthink everything
well, here's my "doctor's" advice - eat more of that bacon and let it know whos boss
If it was twenty hours ago you need to just forget about it you are fine.
If food is dated and sealed that does not mean you cannot eat the product. Air has not invaded the food so it will remain ok for quite a long time.
We are Pensioners so we are always buying dated food from the Supermarket. However when we open the seal we smell the product and if it smells of the product you can eat it.
If it is bad you will smell mold or if the product is bad. There is no problem purchasing food that has a sell by our use by date as long as it smells fresh and feels ok. You can purchase fruit to ripen at home, sometimes the fruit has reached its date, again that does not mean it is bad the situation is the same as meat. If bread has gone dry, put slices in the oven etc with a bowel of water, let the water heat, the steam will soften the bread, however you can only do that once. On boats they used to have a bread cupboard when they needed bread they would soften the same way. You can of course toast bread when it starts to become stale
BOB
You reckon I will be okay. It was 20 days out of date but unopened. Happened about 55 hours ago now
If it has digested, 48 hours you will be ok.
Bacon is generally salted that will preserve it.
BOB
I am a bit constipated and have Been the last week, could that affect how long it takes to happen. Or am I in the clear?
Personally Constipation is not related this far on.
When I was travelling we did get some upset tummies, they were mostly very loose bowels, that would clear as the bowel clears. If you ever have problems, loose stools you can take various medications sold at chemists or you can make up a dehydration fluid of Boiled water cooled, mix a spoonful of sugar and a teaspoon of salt together
That will rehydrate you after the skits.
It sounds fine, stop worrying, constipation, prunes are good as are figs.
BOB
I think my constipation is from bad eating habits, overeating and eating wrong foods. Causes me to get backed up!
Try allowing your body to correct itself, it will recover in a few days
Try eating your proper levels of vegetables and fruit, five units a day, that should help to keep your regular. They should be a regular part of your diet
BOB
Yes I will try to let that happen
Food anxiety?
Yucky Food 😖😖
Food for thought
