Freaking out after I ate food with possible contamination

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Yesterday my husband made us dinner, and unbeknownst to me, used two week old bone broth that had been refrigerated but not frozen. After I found this out and had already eaten the food, I did some research and learned this is way past the safe window to use the broth, and that even with boiling, it can contain toxins that are not killed by heat and can have life threatening consequences for me and my baby. I already contacted my doctor and they said to just wait and monitor for symptoms. I’m over here losing my mind so anxious thinking that I cannot lose my son. I have been so careful and so anxious this whole time and was so happy to almost be at the halfway point in pregnancy, and now this happens. I know my husband didn’t know this was a big deal, he doesn’t see food safety the same way I do, but I am so mad at him. I’m so scared I’m going to lose my baby.

Posted Sep 21, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC

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