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What Causes Burning In Mouth And Throat After Drinking Unrefrigerated Coconut Milk?

Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2014

Question: I opened a new, unrefrigerated box of coconut milk and took a swallow. I noticed imediate burning in my mouth and throat. I then noticed a light pink tinge to the rest of the milk in my glass. The box was damaged near the spout and may even have come partially loose. I rinsed my mouth with water and gargled. I rinsed my nose with saline. Meanwhile, my husband poured out the box of milk and there were congealed blobs in the bottom and a long, slimy string of pink with some black patches in the bottom. Is there a risk of toxins in that mold which is now in my system. There was no odor in the milk? What do you suggest I do?

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry much.

Detailed Answer:
Hi madam, welcome to HCM forum.

As you have taken only a single sip, chance of any intoxication is very less and you need not worry much.
Just watch for symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bowel disturbance, fever etc. for 24-48 hours. If anything happens, kindly see your doctor for management. Otherwise just forget that and be careful to avoid future mishaps.

Hope this will answer your query.
Be free to ask further questions if any.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.

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