Why Do Humans Get Sick After Eating Spoiled Food?

Food poisoning is like getting a bad surprise from your lunch. When you eat something that has bacteria or toxins, it can make your stomach feel very sick, just like when you eat too much candy and get a tummy ache. Sometimes the food looks okay but feels yucky inside.

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Examples

  1. A child eats an old pizza that's been sitting out all day and gets a stomach ache.
  2. An adult eats leftover chicken that was not stored properly, causing them to vomit.
  3. Someone drinks milk that has spoiled, resulting in nausea and cramps.

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