Food Safety

No, eating ice cream with food poisoning often upsets your stomach more, so focus on fluids and bland foods while you recover.

Yes, you can eat some fruit with food poisoning, but stick to bland, low-fiber choices in small amounts while you keep fluids going.

No, eating grapes during food poisoning can upset your stomach further, so stick with fluids, oral rehydration, and bland foods until symptoms ease.

Yes, you can have fries after food poisoning once vomiting and diarrhea stop and bland foods sit well, and keep portions small and not too greasy.

No, you shouldn’t eat expired food when it shows spoilage, but many date labels only signal quality, not strict safety.

No, you generally shouldn’t eat food with mold on it because spores and toxins can spread beyond what you can see.

No, canned food expired 3 years ago is rarely worth the safety risk, unless the can is perfect and all signs point to safe storage and quality.

Yes, you can sometimes eat expired canned food if the can is undamaged and stored well, but spoilage signs mean you should throw it away.

Yes, severe food poisoning can lead to death, especially for children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weak immune system.

No, you shouldn’t eat moldy food, since many molds hide deeper spoilage and toxins even when only a small spot is visible.