Are there health risks associated with eating corn on the cob that has been boiled two times
I went to the fair and ate some corn. Later I got nauseous and had a terrible stomach ache. It stopped when I blew out some kernels. I used Pepto Bismol, I also used antacid, a gas pill and a nausea pill. My stomach expanded I so much had to take off my pants because it hurt my belly. My friend who was with me said it was because it may have been because of corn that was cooked the night before and cooked again at the Fair.
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There's no telling what you can pick up at a fair! Reheating is not a food contamination issue. How its maintained between and before the heating could very easily be the issue. Generally speaking cooked food should be kept at room temp no longer than 3 hours total. And refrigerated at no more than 3 days total. At least that's what they taught us back in the '90's when I was managing a restaurant. Usually blowing out the offending stomach contents is enough. All that medication may have contributed to the swollen stomach. I sure hope you feel better!
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When you're talking about fair food, more than likely the server never washed his hands before serving you and you may have contracted a touch of salmonella. Cooking some food ahead of time is a common practice to cut down on the preparation time during hours of operation. They'll cook it the night before and then keep it in a refrigerator. During hours of operation, the re-heating time is reduced. This prevents waste while allowing them to serve a freshly made product.
Linda Joy 
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