Random Stuff # 25

[Nucks]

Received an email today (a bogus one) telling me I have a refund from HMRC and all I need to do is click on the link and provide credit card details to them.

Seems legit

Did a quick google search and sure enough it’s a scam. Of course I did think it peculiar that if I’m owed money why would I need to provide a credit card number.

[jra]

I get a bacteria and virus testing kit out for any food that might be off and when the results come back from the lab, then I'll know whether to eat it or not.

But seriously. Most things can be re-heated within a day or two, but be wary of rice, fish and especially shellfish if they might have passed their re-heat or sell by date.

I only found out a few years ago about rice being potentially dodgy when reheating.

Also, some rice can contain traces of arsenic.

But, it's mainly about toxins and some shellfish toxins especially can be deadly.

Amnesic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesic_s ... _poisoning

Paralytic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralytic ... _poisoning

https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/arsenic-in-rice
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questi ... poisoning/

And definitely stay away from this.

Fugu/pufferfish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu#Toxicity

I'd also recommend not eating raw fish, e.g. Sashimi, unless it has been pickled or frozen for an extended period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashimi#Safety

[jra]

Received an email today (a bogus one) telling me I have a refund from HMRC and all I need to do is click on the link and provide credit card details to them.

Seems legit

Did a quick google search and sure enough it’s a scam. Of course I did think it peculiar that if I’m owed money why would I need to provide a credit card number.

HMRC would normally just credit your bank account and send you a letter (rather than e-mail) to say this has happened.

[Dean]

I get a bacteria and virus testing kit out for any food that might be off and when the results come back from the lab, then I'll know whether to eat it or not.

But seriously. Most things can be re-heated within a day or two, but be wary of rice, fish and especially shellfish if they might have passed their re-heat or sell by date.

I only found out a few years ago about rice being potentially dodgy when reheating.

Also, some rice can contain traces of arsenic.

But, it's mainly about toxins and some shellfish toxins especially can be deadly.

Amnesic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesic_s ... _poisoning

Paralytic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralytic ... _poisoning

https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/arsenic-in-rice
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questi ... poisoning/

And definitely stay away from this.

Fugu/pufferfish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu#Toxicity

I'd also recommend not eating raw fish, e.g. Sashimi, unless it has been pickled or frozen for an extended period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashimi#Safety

So you’re teling me this pufferfish I have in the fridge is no good now?

[Lady Murasaki]

I reckon you’ll be alright if you eat it next week.

[Dean]

I reckon you’ll be alright if you eat it next week.

You don’t mean that...

[jra]

I get a bacteria and virus testing kit out for any food that might be off and when the results come back from the lab, then I'll know whether to eat it or not.

But seriously. Most things can be re-heated within a day or two, but be wary of rice, fish and especially shellfish if they might have passed their re-heat or sell by date.

I only found out a few years ago about rice being potentially dodgy when reheating.

Also, some rice can contain traces of arsenic.

But, it's mainly about toxins and some shellfish toxins especially can be deadly.

Amnesic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesic_s ... _poisoning

Paralytic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralytic ... _poisoning

https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/arsenic-in-rice
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questi ... poisoning/

And definitely stay away from this.

Fugu/pufferfish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu#Toxicity

I'd also recommend not eating raw fish, e.g. Sashimi, unless it has been pickled or frozen for an extended period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashimi#Safety

So you’re teling me this pufferfish I have in the fridge is no good now?

Yes Dean don't eat your non-existent pufferfish, more like pooferfish for you.

[Lady Murasaki]

I reckon you’ll be alright if you eat it next week.

You don’t mean that...

just a little bit.

[Dean]

I get a bacteria and virus testing kit out for any food that might be off and when the results come back from the lab, then I'll know whether to eat it or not.

But seriously. Most things can be re-heated within a day or two, but be wary of rice, fish and especially shellfish if they might have passed their re-heat or sell by date.

I only found out a few years ago about rice being potentially dodgy when reheating.

Also, some rice can contain traces of arsenic.

But, it's mainly about toxins and some shellfish toxins especially can be deadly.

Amnesic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesic_s ... _poisoning

Paralytic shellfish poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralytic ... _poisoning

https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/arsenic-in-rice
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questi ... poisoning/

And definitely stay away from this.

Fugu/pufferfish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu#Toxicity

I'd also recommend not eating raw fish, e.g. Sashimi, unless it has been pickled or frozen for an extended period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashimi#Safety

So you’re teling me this pufferfish I have in the fridge is no good now?

Yes Dean don't eat your non-existent pufferfish, more like pooferfish for you.

What is the difference between pufferfish and pooferfish then?

[Lady Murasaki]

One of them gives you crabs.

[Holly]

Truck "U-turn" in mountain cliff single road





Crazy or brilliant?

[Vam]

Truck "U-turn" in mountain cliff single road





Crazy or brilliant?

Both. Really, both!

I'm so glad not to be living up a mountain any more. I miss the views but, man, that road...!

[Lady Murasaki]

Truck "U-turn" in mountain cliff single road





Crazy or brilliant?

Brilliant.

That’s what I call having confidence in your own abilities.

[jra]

Not what I'd call a single road, as the lorries can still pass each other, there is just a lack of road markings.

But, good driving.

[Lady Murasaki]

Not what I'd call a single road, as the lorries can still pass each other, there is just a lack of road markings.

But, good driving.

Can you drive?