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Lizard in my food
Accidentally a lizard went inside my oven and I microwaved my food without knowing it.A small part of food was tasted even.the lizard was dead due to being heaten inside the microwave..is it safe to eat the food now..as it is known that heating kills all bacteria and viruses..? And the tasted food? Was it harmful?
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Has the lizard fallen in the food?
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If lizard in not in the food , you can eat food safely If dead lizard is in the food, Discard the remaining food. Watch for any vomiting or abdominal pain. Take a glass of buttermilk.
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Consult doctor in case of vomiting or stomach pain.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Discard food
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Lizard might be having some toxins ...that are of concern..
But if no symptoms don't worry...don't risk eating remaining food
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
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17 yrs exp
Indore
Discard food and if u suffer vomiting ,Naussea and pai in abdomen .Consult nearby physician
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