Un-cooked chicken is not the only food that can make you sick
If you ever had food poisoning, we don’t have to tell you how annoying and utterly awful it is. Feeling sick and being unable to keep anything in is certainly no fun. That is why it is true that the best way to combat food poisoning is through prevention—way better than any cure. Therefore, be careful with these foods because they can also make you sick.
You can also get food poisoning from these foods.
Sunny side up eggs
A fried egg looks so appetizing. It quickly looks less nice and is no fun when it contaminates you and knocks you out. Salmonella is one of the biggest culprits of food poisoning, and you can contract it with a somewhat unhealthy egg, such as a fried egg or a soft-boiled egg. Fortunately, that chance is very small. However, if you are preparing an egg for young children, pregnant women, the elderly or someone with a weakened immune system, make sure the egg is completely cooked.
Tuna
We often smell something to determine if it is still good. So if your tuna still smells normal, isn’t it also edible? Unfortunately, that method is not entirely effective. When raw fish is stored incorrectly, bacteria grow and and you can contract food poisoning. How can you prevent this? Put your tuna in the fridge as soon as possible after purchasing it and cook it well.
Lettuce, arugula and other raw leafy vegetables
The chance is small, but you can also get food poisoning from lettuce. Did you buy lettuce from the market? Then wash it thoroughly before you eat it. Again, the chance is small, but your vegetables can be contaminated with a bacterium from bird droppings, fertilizers, or ticks, just to name a few.
Bean sprouts
Bean sprouts are actually sprouted seeds. To ensure the seeds germinate, a moist environment is needed and many bacteria often grow there. “The infection usually takes place in the seed and when the seed germinates, the bacterial cells also end up in the plant,” Dr. Diez-Gonzales remarks to The Healthy. Again, the chance is small that you will get food poisoning, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to cook the bean sprouts before you eat them.
Canned kidney beans
Kidney beans contain a certain protein called lectin. If you eat kidney beans without heating them, the lectin can remain intact. And your body won’t be too happy about that. If you get too much lectin, you may get diarrhea or have to vomit. The solution? Heat the kidney beans before you eat them.
