No fruit or vegetable is immune from potentially causing food poisoning, including those with a peel. Dr. Niket Sonpal, a New York City internist and gastroenterologist, told INSIDER you can "absolutely" get sick from produce like oranges or potatoes, even if you peel them. 14 мар. 2019 г.
Can I get food poisoning from potatoes?
Because that still-wrapped potato can actually be deadly if left out too long, according to federal and state food-safety experts. The culprit here is botulism, a severe type of food poisoning. It's caused by a toxin produced by a bacterium known as Clostridium botulinum.
What happens if you eat bad potatoes?
Bad potatoes contain high levels of solanine and can cause solanine poisoning. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, headache, dizziness, among other things. Mild solanine poisoning should only last around 24 hours- but definitely seek medical help if you need it!
What foodborne illness can you get from potatoes?
Perhaps the most concerning consequence of cooling a baked potato improperly is the potential growth of Clostridium botulinum, which is a group of bacteria that can cause botulism. Botulism is a serious illness that can lead to paralysis and even death if left untreated.
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