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[cold_cold_water]

i just ate some tofu that didn't smell quite right. what's going to happen to me?
it expires 7/15 but has been opened, in my fridge, since sunday (not the sunday just past, the one before that) -- and i only changed the water three times since then.
does anyone have experience w/this?
i checked the memories but didn't find anything.

thanks..

Comments

[vgnwtch]

If it was really off, you could get an upset stomach. I've had tofu that smelled slightly off, but was absolutely fine. No-one can give you a definitive answer, but I doubt it will be anything remotely serious. If you have diarrhea or vomiting that won't stop, or a high temperature, that's the time to call the doc.

[cold_cold_water]

thanks. i knew i could count on you, vgnwtch :) i was just mostly worried because google didn't come up with anything, really, and i wasn't sure what to expect.

[vgnwtch]

thanks. i knew i could count on you, vgnwtch :)

Why, thank you, cold_cold_water!
:::Swirls superhero cape and looks impressive:::

i wasn't sure what to expect.

Well that's reasonable. Usually, things like this are OK, but sometimes people do have unfortunate reactions.

[djrosiex]

You'll implode. ... Just kidding. Drink alot of water, take a few immune boosting vitamins and get your rest. This will help to ensure any ickies you may have consumed don't make you ill. I agree with vgnwtch watch for serious ickies and let a doc know. Try not to eat the funky fuzzy stuff. ;)

[hippiedreambox]

Yeah...what they said. I would just take it easy...eat bland food for the next 24 hours or so...drink a little extra water...and keep a phone handy. But it could be that your immune and digestive systems are already handling any potential challenges. Good luck...hope your tummy stays well.

[surlygrrrly]

You should be fine-- especially if you cooked it. Cooking will kill most harmful bacterias.
I have found, however, that tofu is still usually edible well after it develops a stench. Often if you rinse it well, the smell goes away.