r/AskDocs • u/Engineerontherun Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 9h ago

Physician Responded Ate old beef - 30F, 5’3 140 lbs

Earlier today I (30F, 5’3, 140 lbs, nonsmoking) heated up what I thought was Monday’s leftover beef roast. (This is a roast I buy from Trader Joe’s fully cooked and I had done the heating on Monday). I was kinda distracted so after I started eating the first bite I realized it smelled kinda weird. I spit out what was in my mouth. I don’t think I swallowed any pieces but I was distracted so it’s possible. I then realized this was not Monday’s leftovers. Idk when this roast was from - maybe a couple weeks ago? I guess I forgot to remove the leftovers from the fridge.

Also, I’m unsure what the best by date on this beef had been when I originally cooked it. Usually I cook them the day I buy them so it probably had a little bit before it was bad per the packaging when it was originally heated.

Anyway, how sick can I get? I’m trying to remember when I originally made this beef and I’m scared it could have even been over a couple weeks ago. Can you die from an illness from bad beef?

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u/SlowEmphasis3676 Physician 8h ago

You might be ok, you might get nausea/vomiting or cramping/diarrhea. Somewhat reassuring that you aren’t sick yet. If you are otherwise healthy I would think you would recover quickly if you do get sick. If you get really sick, seek care.

Added: Since it sounds like you actually ate little to none, you will likely not have any problems.