On Jan 6, 8:35*am, Dave Smith >
wrote:
> Sky wrote:
> > Just open and do several "tests". *First, do the "sniff test" and if it
> > passes, the continued to the "sample test taste". *If it passes that
> > sencond test for taste, then gopherit! *Third test is wait & see if wise
> > to continue consumption.
>
> > Sky, who assumes no liability for mentioning above 'tests'! <G>
>
> I once got a dose of food poisoning from a meal I found in the
> restaurant in the store where I worked. I never smelled anything odd,
> and everything tasted fine.... as good as I could have expected from
> that greasy spoon. *That evening I was so sick I thought i was going to
> die. After I puked up all the food in my system I continued to retch for
> another 5 hours. *You have to try that some time to understand how
> horrible and experience it is. I thought my guts were turning inside out.
>
> If there is a chance of catching anything like that again I pitch the food.

Your food poisoning likely did not come from old cheese or sausage of
the summer-sausage type. Most restaurant food poisoning comes from
eggs or products made with eggs that sit out too long, or fresh meat
(especially chicken) gone bad or not cooked properly.

N.