What to do if you eat rotten potatoes? Recent Hot Topics and Response Guides
Recently, food safety issues have once again become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet, especially the amount of discussion about "accidentally eating spoiled food" has surged. The following is a collection of related topics that have been hot on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Ranking | hot topics | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotten potato poisoning symptoms | 28.5 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | First aid for solanin poisoning | 19.3 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Food mold identification tips | 15.7 | Station B/Baidu knows |
| 4 | Home First Aid Measures | 12.1 | WeChat/Kuaishou |
1. Why are rotten potatoes dangerous?
Sprouted or rotten potatoes will produce large amounts ofSolanine(also known as solanine), its toxicity is 1/5 of potassium cyanide. According to medical data, ingestion of 0.2-0.4 grams in adults can cause poisoning. Of the 10 cases of food poisoning recently announced by a hospital, 6 were related to spoiled potatoes.
| Degree of poisoning | Intake (mg/kg body weight) | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | 1-2 | Burning sensation in mouth, nausea |
| Moderate | 2-3 | Vomiting/diarrhea/headache |
| Severe | ≥3 | Difficulty breathing/coma |
2. Emergency treatment after accidental ingestion
According to the recent live broadcast suggestions from emergency doctors at tertiary hospitals:
1.Inducing vomiting: Drink 300ml warm salt water (concentration 3%) immediately and stimulate the base of the tongue with your fingers to induce vomiting. It is suitable for use within 2 hours after eating.
2.Adsorb toxins: Taking activated carbon (50g mixed with water) can absorb 60%-70% of toxins
3.Replenish body fluids: Drink 100ml of electrolyte-containing sports drink every 10 minutes
3. Early warning signs that medical treatment is necessary
| Danger symptoms | Appearance time | medical intervention |
|---|---|---|
| persistent twitching | 1-4 hours | intravenous diazepam |
| dilated pupils | 2-6 hours | Atropine detoxification |
| bloody stool | 6-12 hours | Gastric lavage + blood purification |
4. Prevention suggestions that are hotly discussed across the Internet
Combined with the latest potato storage guidelines issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs:
1.Storage conditions: Temperature below 4℃, humidity below 80%, stored away from light
2.Deterioration identification: Green skin area >1/3, bud depth >2mm must be discarded
3.Cooking Notes: Peel and cut into pieces and soak for 30 minutes. High temperature frying can destroy 30% solanine.
Recent experimental data from a review blogger shows that frying at 170°C for 10 minutes can reduce the solanine content in potatoes from 150 mg/kg to 105 mg/kg. However, completely rotten potatoes are still risky even if cooked at high temperatures.
5. Answers to TOP3 questions that netizens pay attention to
1.Q: Can mild symptoms heal on their own?
A: If there is only mild nausea, drinking plenty of water and resting can relieve it, but it needs to be observed for 24 hours.
2.Q: What should pregnant women do if they accidentally eat it?
A: Seek medical attention immediately. Solanine can pass through the placental barrier.
3.Q: What should I do if my pet accidentally eats it?
A: Feed 0.1% potassium permanganate solution according to body weight, 5ml/kg to induce vomiting
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023, which comes from public online platforms)
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