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There was a recall of BBQ sauce and some other products here in the States recently because it was feared it might be contaminated with botulism. But I don't know if you guys buy that kind of thing from us. (It's a long way to ship.)

If you want to check brand names, check this site.

2 It's an Australian brand, and not on that list.  I've had the bottle for a while; I think it might just have gone off, though it's within its expiry date.

I've stopped throwing up, which is a bit of a problem because I think I need to throw up once more.  Found some Alka-Seltzer in the bathroom, so I'm going to see if that helps at all.  Worst case I'll just throw up...

3 I'm sorry to hear this. I hope that expunging your frig contents helps.

4 Okay, now downgraded from Mild Food Poisoning -> Upset Tummy -> Vaguely Queasy.  Going to try some water crackers.

5 Gatorade is good if you can stand it: Restores the m-m-m-minerals. I just wish they'd come up with a "neutral" flavor-- I find most of the versions kinda vile on a queasy stomach. Take care!

6 This sounds like salmonella, and salmonella is not a lot of fun. You definitely have my sympathy!

7 Seems to be over now, but I'm not touching anything more complex than instant noodles for a week.

OG - yeah. You can get a special mixture from the chemist that you dissolve in water that does the same, but it's five times the price and tastes no better.

Steven - it does sound like salmonella, at least from the overall symptoms and persistence. I did have a slight fever, plenty of fatigue, and had headaches on and off for the past few days. Fortunately missed out on the don't read this bloody diarrhea just having the normal kind.

I'm disappointed to learn that Salmonella Tennessee is just a variant of the bacterium and not a vector à la Typhoid Mary.

8 Best thing - once you can start keeping anything down... Coca Cola. The real thing not the fake artifical sweetener type. It should be a little flat, pour it into a glass and let it sit a bit - I like mine with ice in it so it's not so strong. Coke syrup used to be used for that very thing way back when.

I can't drink it on a regular basis because of the additives (*sigh* talk about migraines!) but I always have a six pack on hand for if I get sick (I've had a bout or 2 of food poisoning myself - it sucks). If I start drinking it too soon... at least it's not bad coming back the other way. Once I can keep something down - the sugar is good fuel, the liquid hydrates, and the syrup really does work to calm the stomach. (cause we all know how jumpy the stomach is after something like this) Give it a try.

I'm sorry you've been so sick - that's a bummer.

9 Thanks Teresa.   I feel a lot better today, but I'm definitely going to take it easy for a bit.

Yeah, flat Coke maybe.  Thinking about fizzy Coke right now isn't good...

The iced tea I drink also seems to be good for an unsettled stomach, so I'm going to buy some more of that now.