Are your leftovers safe to consume?
The story of a New England college student who had both his legs amputated after eating rice, chicken and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal is getting renewed attention due to a viral video.
The 19-year-old was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of Massachusetts General Hospital as a result of “shock, multiple organ failure, and rash,” according to the New England Journal of Medicine.
People in those groups should not eat undercooked or raw food from animals, raw or lightly cooked sprouts, unpasteurized milk and juices and soft cheese – unless the cheese is labeled as made with pasteurized milk.
The CDC typically coordinates the investigation of between 17 and 36 possible multistate foodborne illness outbreaks each week.
Symptoms of food poisoning often include diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach and nausea.
Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital.
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