However, if you have this habit, it’s time to change. Recently, I read about the tragic story of a 50-year-old man who suffered from severe dia.rrhea after eating leftovers at home. Despite being treated in the hospital, he pas.sed away.
Specifically, the man (whose name was not disclosed) from China was admitted to the hospital after being treated with an IV for severe diarrhea, occurring more than ten times a day. However, while receiving IV fluids, he suddenly fainted and was transferred to a higher-level hospital for emergency treatment. Sadly, upon arrival, his heart stopped, and after nearly 40 minutes of resuscitation, he could not be sa.ved.
Doctors explained that the man might have developed acute enteritis after eating food that had been left in the fridge for too long. Enteritis caused severe diarrhea, leading to an electrolyte imbalance in his bo.dy, which eventually resulted in acidosis and hyperkalemia, becoming life-threatening and ultimately fatal.
How Da.ngerous Is Leftover Food Stored Overnight, Can It Even Cause Can.cer?
The foods mentioned here are not only those that have been stored overnight but those that have been stored for over 8-10 hours. Therefore, in daily life, many foods, even if not left overnight, can still be considered as leftovers.
To confirm the impact of leftover food on human health, the Ningbo Food Testing and Inspection Institute conducted an experiment: