Vegetarianism - The Debate - Page 10

Rich_L · 04-03-2008, 13:18

For future reference, being sick as a preventative measure is highly unlikely to stop any food poisoning as by that time any bacteria would be comfortably ensconced and being sick is never going to empty your entire stomach contents! - although it might provide some peace of mind I wouldn't recommend it! Also bear in mind the bacteria which cause food poisoning are quite fragile (i.e. salmonella killed at c.85C) so if it's hot to touch, even if not 'cooked', then it's probably ok.

Belmit · 04-03-2008, 13:56

But I had fun, that's the important thing!

Would it not decrease the risk at all? I am of course no biology expert but I would have thought a small dose of bacteria would be better than a large one?

04-03-2008, 13:18	#91
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	For future reference, being sick as a preventative measure is highly unlikely to stop any food poisoning as by that time any bacteria would be comfortably ensconced and being sick is never going to empty your entire stomach contents! - although it might provide some peace of mind I wouldn't recommend it! Also bear in mind the bacteria which cause food poisoning are quite fragile (i.e. salmonella killed at c.85C) so if it's hot to touch, even if not 'cooked', then it's probably ok. __________________

04-03-2008, 13:56	#92
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	But I had fun, that's the important thing! Would it not decrease the risk at all? I am of course no biology expert but I would have thought a small dose of bacteria would be better than a large one? __________________