• Dhs92@programming.dev
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    2 months ago

    I was floored when I learned that some people do this. It’s disgusting and a good way to accidentally eat botulism

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      2 months ago

      Er doesn’t botulism specifically develop in oxygen-free alkaline environments? Seems like it’s unlikely on a day old pizza left on the table…

      Besides, I always leave pizza out for days before consuming it all. To be fair, this is mostly in the winter when the house is cooler. And I don’t eat meat.

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      2 months ago

      a good way to accidentally eat botulism

      Not particularly likely; Clostridium botulinum doesn’t like oxygen. Still a good way to get food poisoning of some sort, just probably not that particular sort

      • Dhs92@programming.dev
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        2 months ago

        Hm, you’re right. I remember hearing that a long time ago and I guess I never disputed it.