Is Consuming Baked Potato Harmful?

Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2015

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Sat, 29 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : I took a few bites of a baked potato after it was microwaved that part of the skin was green I just ate the white of the potatoe and it wasn't bitter will I get sick from that potato.

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No you will not get sick from the potato

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Sorry to hear about your worry. I just wanted to calm your fears that you will be okay and not get sick from the potato that you ate. I hope this helps, good luck and thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (5 hours later)

Thank you very much I was really worry about the situation and now I can go to sleep knowing that everything is going to be ok. Thanks again

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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome. Have a good night

Detailed Answer:
I am glad that I was of help, that brings me XXXXXXX and happiness when I can help others. please close the discussion and hit thank you button. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj