What will happen if I eat oxidized food?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 7 people in the United States experiences some form of food poisoning annually, but what will happen if I eat oxidized food, which isn't always bacterial contamination? Consuming foods with oxidized lipids can lead to a range of unpleasant symptoms and potential long-term health problems due to the production of harmful compounds.