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What happens if you eat shrimp that tastes like ammonia?

Asked: Scotty B, Last Updated:

The ammonia smell is caused by the growth of bacteria in the shrimp, which is likely to cause food poisoning if eaten. You should start to hydrate yourself with plenty of fluids. Also eat metamucil and start a probiotic so that you'll not get any symptoms like vomiting,diarrhea,fever.

FAQ

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    As a country with strong Buddhist roots, eating meat has been somewhat taboo for much of Japan's history. However, since Japan is an island nation, fish provides a plentiful alternative supply of protein. Serving it raw offers extra health benefits, preserving the natural nutrients present in the flesh and oils.

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    If the fish is too small for the corn to pass through the stomach and intestines, corn can actually cause blockages and the fish could die from internal buildup. If this happens to too many fish, the mortality rate will go up for the area and there will be more decomposing bodies than the environment can keep up with.

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    You should limit salmon to a once a week treat at the most and make sure that it's a portion suitable for your dog's size. A dog can safely eat up to 10g of salmon for every 450g that they weigh. (Or for sake of ease, 10g of salmon per 500g of your dog's body weight.)

  • Why is my Hillstream Loach chasing other fish?

    Yes they're territorial. If you keep a group they'll usually be more interested in having territorial battles with each other and they'll usually leave other fish alone, but with just two, one will get picked on. It's obviously being very possessive about food too.

  • Can dead clams be eaten?

    Clams are exceedingly perishable; there is no length of time after they are dead that you should eat them. They should always be killed as part of the cooking process. They may open (they are naturally filter feeders, and open to try and feed and respire), but if tapped should close indicating they are still alive.

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