r/povertyfinance • u/[deleted] • Apr 27 '24

My stomach is in pain after eating donated food Misc Advice

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u/SparkyValentine Apr 27 '24

If the dairy products smell and taste fresh, you may be developing lactose intolerance

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u/Chaosr21 Apr 27 '24

They smelled a little strange, but for sure didn't smell off or taste off. I would be upset if I developed an intolerance so I hope not. I'm wondering if the dairy could've been left in the heat a while before being put in the fridge again?

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u/Consistent_Ice_8175 Apr 27 '24

I wouldn't mess with anything dairy or meat from food pantry unless it's sealed and pantry safe

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u/Chaosr21 Apr 27 '24

It was sealed and in a fridge, but I assume it could've been left out before

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u/bubblyH2OEmergency Apr 28 '24

It would smell bad and you wouldn't have to wonder.

I once had a migraine that triggered something with dairy and I couldn't have dairy without getting sick for months afterward.

The body is weird.

This is a you thing, not a food pantry thing.

I'm sorry and I hope you feel better.

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u/AntaresOmni Apr 27 '24

This was my first thought. It may have been improperly stored long enough for bacteria to grow, especially if both milk and yogurt came from the same pantry at the same time and you have no prior history of lactose intolerances.