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Is raw dough toxic?

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Don't taste or eat raw (unbaked) dough or batter. Don't let children handle or play with raw dough, including play clay and dough for crafts. Uncooked flour and raw eggs can contain germs that can make you sick if you taste raw dough.


Can raw dough rise in your stomach?

The rising of bread dough occurs rapidly, and the dough continues to expand in the warm and wet environment of the stomach. This ongoing expansion of material can cause bloat, foreign body obstruction, stomach torsion, hypovolemic shock, and in very severe cases stomach rupture.

How long does it take for raw dough to make you sick?

You may start to have symptoms anywhere from 1 day to more than 1 week after your exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms and signs include: Stomach cramps. Diarrhea, which may be severe and bloody.

What happens if you eat semi raw dough?

Undercooked Pizza Dough May Contain Bacteria Here are some of the risks that you might face if you eat raw dough: Salmonella poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12-72 hours after exposure to contaminated food, including the raw dough.

What should I do if my dog ate raw dough?

If you suspect your pet ingested bread dough or playdough, contact your veterinarian or 24-hour emergency clinic immediately. Time is of the essence since the dough will start to expand once it's in the stomach. If prompt veterinary care is available, your dog may just need an injection to induce vomiting.

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