I think my produce was contaminated with something, because this is the first time I’ve ever had food poisoning and my Pico was obviously uncooked. I also cooked beans with juice from the pico.

Two questions:

  1. Am I a dumbass for trying to salvage what I think is contaminated? I don’t wanna waste food and I’m under the impression that cooking it will fix it. My symptoms aren’t life threatening, and I wouldn’t mind confirmation it was the pico.

  2. If I can dump the pico into a pot and cook it safely, is there anything special I gotta do? Recipe below so you know what I’m working with.

Pico recipe:

  • 8 Roma tomaotes
  • cilantro, 1 bunch
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 jalepenos, roasted
  • garlic, minced
  • salt, tbs
  • 1 lime, juiced

Chop and stir together. Let sit overnight for the flavors to blend properly. Seriously, it doesn’t taste good til the next day.

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[–] 9 points 1 month ago (3 children)

In addition to the comments about cooking it not guaranteeing safety, I would also add that even eating safe salsa a day or two after you’ve had food poisoning would probably be rough on your body too. BRAT diet probably better.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    I’ve never heard of BRAT, what’s that?

    I’m guessing simple, plain foods?

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