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Feeding my kids raw chicken??

177 replies

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:05

I don’t really know how to react to this, I fact I didn’t react at all I just took my kids, said goodbye and left.

A school mum has offered to have my kids over for lunch so I could attend an appointment today. Really nice of her, really appreciate it.

When I went to get them they were eating still and I went to sit with them at the table to see my two year old about to stick a piece of pink slimy chicken into his mouth. I made him give it to me then noticed that all the kids had undercooked chicken on their plates. I pointed this out to their mum and she laughed and said “Oh yeah they were really hungry and I didn’t have time to cook the drumsticks through properly so I just pulled all the bits that looked cooked off the bone.”

Aibu to think she’s a fucking idiot?? I was so stunned I just said we needed to go! Hoping they don’t get food poisoning Sad

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Poodloo · 05/01/2019 14:07

Oh hec. Had the kids already eaten some? Chicken is the worst. Ew. Hope the children are ok.

Luckingfovely · 05/01/2019 14:08

Yup, she's a fucking idiot! Really hope your kids are okay.

SparklyMagpie · 05/01/2019 14:08

Bloody idiot

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:08

Yeah they had. If they get food poisoning I’m going to be furious.

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Refilona · 05/01/2019 14:09

I’m sure they’ll be okay but I’d never let them near that woman again!

JustDanceAddict · 05/01/2019 14:10

Wtf? I’m so para about cooking chicken so this is insane.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:11

I’m just trying to understand what sort of thought process was going on in her head to do that!

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KTyoupigeon · 05/01/2019 14:12

FFS - what was she thinking stupid woman and then to laugh about it! I’ve had salmonella and I can tell you it is really nasty - took me 6 months to fully recover! Hoping your children didn’t eat any and will be okay.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:13

I had it when I was pregnant with my son and was in hospital for 3 weeks. Nightmare!

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Aquamarine1029 · 05/01/2019 14:13

I hope to god you never leave your children with that idiot again.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:13

God no. This is actually the first time I’ve ever left them with someone who isn’t family. Won’t be making that mistake again.

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RedWineIsFabulous · 05/01/2019 14:15

What a fucking stupid and insanely ignorant person.

Fucking hell. Feeding raw chicken is shockingly bad at the best of times but KNOWINGLY giving it to children??

WTAF

Please please no longer let your children near this woman.

ShockShockShock

kaytee87 · 05/01/2019 14:16

Jesus! She's an idiot.
I'd send her a link to some facts about salmonella. I hope the kids are ok.

Doggydoggydoggy · 05/01/2019 14:17

Keep a very close eye on your children over the next few days.
Food poisoning is often delayed

SneakyGremlins · 05/01/2019 14:19

Shock the fuck was she thinking?

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:27

Luckily my husbands a doctor so he’ll be watching them closely! Might have to think about putting pull-ups on them tonight just incase!

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donajimena · 05/01/2019 14:32

Campylobacter is more of a concern than salmonella but I'm splitting hairs. Both are nasty. Stupid woman.

LimitIsUp · 05/01/2019 14:33

How do people get to full adulthood and not know about stuff like this! Shock

donajimena · 05/01/2019 14:35

People still wash chicken.

Pinotwoman82 · 05/01/2019 14:36

My god I can’t believe this, I’m awful with cooking chicken I cook it for about 30 more minutes than I should, literally can’t believe anyone would be so stupid!

NotUmbongoUnchained · 05/01/2019 14:36

Her kids must have iron stomachs to have lived this long.

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LittleMe03 · 05/01/2019 14:37

Wow! She's insane! It's bad enough feeling it to your own family but to risk that with someone else's kids Shock

I would be furious!

MiniCooperLover · 05/01/2019 14:38

That's awful OP. Did she say anything when you stopped them eating?

LimitIsUp · 05/01/2019 14:38

donajimena - a bit of tap water splashed over some chicken isn't going to eliminate any bacteria. What are you getting at?

Jezzifishie · 05/01/2019 14:39

LimitIsUp I think that's what they mean - there's still a lot of misinformation around how to safely cook and prepare chicken.

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