A leftover Onion is Deadly?
Botulism: Don't keep Onion leftover By: Arlene Gentallan A leftover Onion is Deadly? Onion has a number of important health benefits , but don't ever keep an already sliced leftover of this pungent vegetable. Leftover onions are not safe! Even sauteed onions left at room temperature for prolong periods can be fatal! Hold it right there! Suppose I only need half an onion for my recipe. So I cut an onion into half, cook one half, while I store the other half on the shelf / refrigerator. You mean to say that's fatal? The facts Sauteed Onion In the year 1983, 28 people were afflicted with botulism after eating patty-melt sandwich containing sauteed onions. Botulism toxin were isolated in the sandwich wrapper. Among those 28 individuals, one died 6 months later in the hospital, while 12 others required mechanical ventilati...
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