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Can Spraying Raid Ant And Roach Killer Near The Food Cause Harm?

I was spraying Raid ant and roach killer and was unaware my teenager had open ice cream on the counter ( about 8 feet away) I sprayed it on the floor around a door frame and the food was up on the counter. I did not spray alot but wondered if he could be harmed if he ate the ice cream. Not sure any even made it over there but made me paranoid.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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In most of the cases it does not causes any harm but it is suggested that discard the food if such thing happens. Meanwhile observe your brother closely. If you observe any unusual symptom like vomiting, difficulty in breathing, skin change then you should report to hospital immediately.

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Can Spraying Raid Ant And Roach Killer Near The Food Cause Harm?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. In most of the cases it does not causes any harm but it is suggested that discard the food if such thing happens. Meanwhile observe your brother closely. If you observe any unusual symptom like vomiting, difficulty in breathing, skin change then you should report to hospital immediately. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wishing him good health.