ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 It actually is more like 3 weeks old....I hadn't cleaned out the fridge first because we were gone, then I had Covid, and then I was waiting for trash day (tomorrow). I made a taco casserole last night, and that was in teh fridge but in a drawer. DD13 helped herself...to the 3 week old chili! I didn't realize until after she ate it. She says it tasted fine...but OMG! We have a field trip at the Kennedy Space Center all day tomorrow. 45 minute drive with no bathrooms. How likely is she to get sick???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 If it tasted fine and there was no mold growing, frankly I wouldn't worry about it. If it was bad, I would fully expect that the taste was so off putting she wouldn't have eaten it. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) NM Edited November 8, 2023 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Just now, Alte Veste Academy said: OMG I would be looking up whether or not having her induce vomiting would be a good idea. I'd be worried about it beyond just the inconvenience of being ill while traveling. This is my kid that is terrible at vomiting - her esophogus goes into spasms so it is very hard to get anything actually up. and traumatic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I just deleted because I didn't look it up before I posted. But that's rotten. Poor thing. I would be worried though. Food can look fine and be dangerous. Three weeks is...ugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Apparently vomiting will help food poisoning "pretty much never." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 In good news I guess, the refrigerator is very cold. Sigh. This chart from the CDC makes it seem that clostridium would be the biggest worry. https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/symptoms.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Just now, Alte Veste Academy said: Apparently vomiting will help food poisoning "pretty much never." Well, good to know, now I don't have to feel badc about not trying that, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I’d call the nurse line at the closest children’s hospital and ask what they recommend. I’m sorry I’m not familiar with pediatric food poisoning guidelines. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 y'all MY stomach is topsy turvy just thinking about this. ugh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 activated charcoal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, KSera said: activated charcoal?? OH! That's a great idea. And the Walgreens down the street has it, according to the website. They have it in capsule form, so it won't freak her out to take it (it's gross looking in liquid form!) Going to throw on shoes and go grab it! edit - ugh, not finding any evidence it helps with food poisoning though. Edited November 8, 2023 by ktgrok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, ktgrok said: y'all MY stomach is topsy turvy just thinking about this. ugh. I'd be feeling the same way. I'm so sorry! Did you call the doctor or urgent care or someone to find out what you can do? ETA - I like @Katy s suggestion Edited November 8, 2023 by Kassia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 My sister's neighbor is a doctor and said until/unless symptoms just hope for the best. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazelAnne Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Sharing to offer encouragement: My child and I once ate soup from a bloated container from the grocery store. Someone served it to us not knowing it was bad- my daughter ate quite a bit of it before I tasted mine- it tasted terrible. I was so scared of food poisoning as I know it is very unsafe to eat from bloated packaging. I called poison control for advice. (They didn’t really have any, said we’d have to wait and see. But maybe you’d get different info if you call). We both ended up being completely fine. Praying your daughter has no issues either. Edited November 8, 2023 by HazelAnne 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, ktgrok said: My sister's neighbor is a doctor and said until/unless symptoms just hope for the best. fingers crossed. Please keep us updated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 She might be blessed with an iron tummy. My dh can eat just about anything and be fine. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Oh man, old leftovers skeeve me out. I’m shuddering, just thinking about it. 🤢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I would think she'd have symptoms before the field trip if she's going to have them. Fingers crossed! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Oh goodness, so sorry! I would be freaking out. It’s been cold though, and didn’t taste off or have mold growing, so I think there’s a good chance all will be fine. I sure hope so! Crossing fingers and toes for you, and hoping you will keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 48 minutes ago, lmrich said: She might be blessed with an iron tummy. My dh can eat just about anything and be fine. Fingers crossed! Same kid has been caught eating day old tater tots from when someone didn't clean out the air fryer after use. (not me that time!) 47 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: Oh man, old leftovers skeeve me out. I’m shuddering, just thinking about it. 🤢 Same!!! I see those people meal prepping for lunches for their work week on sunday and I just think, "no way am I eating food on Friday that was made the previous Sunday!" I also won't touch milk on or after the expiration date, toss out lunch meat in 4 days, etc. She, on the other hand, is totally chill. She took the activated charcoal capsules to humor me, but said she's not worried. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 If anything is going go happen, it will probably happen long before you leave tomorrow morning, so you'll know if you need to cancel. When our family all got food poisoning from a cookout, we started to experience symptoms in about 4 hours. Fingers crossed that she is fine. 🤞🏼🤞🏼 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I hope she's fine this morning! And if she's fine, I think you're good to go. Stomachs are pretty amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I took activated charcoal for food poisoning and it helped so much. But you have to take many pills at a time at regular intervals for the first two days. And drink lots of water. Not sure how safe it is for a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Checking in to see how your Dd is. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 54 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Checking in to see how your Dd is. Same. I'm kind of worried and hope you can check in soon, Katie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 @ktgrok, any update? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Hopefully the silence means they're on the field trip and having a great time! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Any updates? Can’t stop thinking about your dd… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Alte Veste Academy said: Any updates? Can’t stop thinking about your dd… same with me. I hope all is well and they are just busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 I saw her post on Facebook about how amazing the field trip is, so I think all is well! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Terabith said: I saw her post on Facebook about how amazing the field trip is, so I think all is well! Thank you so much! I'm very relieved! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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