Food Safety

No, not right away—raw fish should wait until you’re symptom-free and well hydrated after food poisoning.

Yes, you can eat yogurt after food poisoning once vomiting stops; start with plain low-fat yogurt with live cultures and small portions.

Yes, you can eat yogurt with food poisoning once vomiting eases, but stick to small portions of plain yogurt and stop if symptoms flare.

Yes, you can eat tomato soup after food poisoning once vomiting eases and you tolerate bland fluids, but start with small, low-fat portions.

Yes, you can eat tomato after food poisoning once symptoms fade, but start with small cooked portions and skip raw tomato if your stomach feels sore.

No, eating popcorn with food poisoning usually irritates your stomach and you’re better off choosing bland, soft foods until symptoms settle.

Yes, you can eat plain noodles after food poisoning once vomiting settles and you can keep light foods down.

Yes, for most people small portions of ripe, seedless watermelon are usually fine after food poisoning once vomiting stops and bland foods stay down.

Yes, you can eat strawberries after food poisoning once vomiting and severe diarrhea settle and the berries are washed well.

Yes, you can eat salad after food poisoning once your stomach has settled and you reintroduce raw vegetables slowly.