What to do when you accidentally eat meat as a vegan?
                                
                                
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                                According to a survey published by the *New York Post*, about one in three vegans and vegetarians admit to having “cheat meals” containing meat. But what about when it’s not a choice, and you accidentally eat meat as a vegan? The experience can range from mildly unsettling to deeply distressing, triggering a range of emotional and physical responses.