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Consumed hot food kept in plastic
I had hot momos kept in plastic for may 30 min...when the momos came it was cold...I am feeling anxious if it's is harmful...please reply..
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Yes, hot objects affect plastic and releases chemicals like polyvinylacetic acid. So avoid hot foods in plastics.
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Foods, particularly hot ones packed in plastic is not healthy, but immediately no harm. Avoid it if frequent.
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Please do not worry â this is a very low risk situation. The concern with plastic is that when food is very hot, the heat can cause trace amounts of plastic chemicals to leach into the food. However, you mentioned that by the time you received and ate the momos, they were already cold â which means even that minimal leaching concern does not fully apply here. Plastic leaching is most relevant when food is actively steaming hot and in contact with plastic for extended periods regularly. A single, one-off, incidental exposure like this â especially when the food had already cooled â is not going to cause any health harm.
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No testing, no medication, and no doctor visit is needed for this. You can eat normally and there should be no symptoms from this. As a good habit going forward, try to avoid storing or transporting very hot food in plastic containers â use steel, glass, or ceramic alternatives. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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No worry, already answered
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Avoid hot foods buying in plastic.It may be harmful. Eat balanced and healthy diet.Consult for proper management.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anshad A Salam
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Mangalore
You are completely safe. A single instance of eating food kept in plastic for 30 minutes will not cause any immediate or loong term harm.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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