My dad put a bug bomb in the pantry and we totally forgot about sealing and closing some of the chip, cracker, cookie, etc. bags. So I was wondering, do any of you know for sure if the bug bomb ruined the food?!?!?! Thanks =]
2007-09-17 13:30:58 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Throw it away!!! You will poison your self if you eat it!!!
2007-09-17 13:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Shawnee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bug bomb ruins bugs ... I wouldn't eat any of the food that was in the pantry, sealed or not sealed. If the bomb did its job, the fine fine particles of insecticide have permeated chip, cracker, cookie bags that were sealed. Perhaps canned goods would be safe, but I wouldn't even count on that.
Don't eat any of that food; but to make sure that the dumpster divers don't rescue it, remove it from its packages and scatter it through the messier parts of your garbage (coffee grounds, disposable diapers, whatever). And seal the garbage tightly so the neighborhood critters don't get into it, either. I'm not worried about the stray raccoon, but the neighbor's dog or cat might be tempted.
The food is ruined
2007-09-17 13:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bug bombs contain toxic insecticides. All food should be removed from cupboards prior to setting one off. It's a good idea to throw away the food that was exposed to the toxic chemicals. You could get sick.
Next bug bomb, read package instructions CAREFULLY. It's a good idea to go out for a few hours while you are exterminating. You don't want to breathe harmful chemicals.
I sincerely hope this helps you.
PAMELA J.
2007-09-17 20:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by JUDGE'S JUNGLE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I would want to trust that food now. Get rid of it. After all, bug bombs are poison that go everywhere.
2007-09-17 14:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES !! Do not eat any food that has come in contact with the bug bomb!
2007-09-17 13:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by franky1a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 18:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not ruin it that much -- you can eat it if you like the new tangie flavor of bug bomb...
2007-09-17 13:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by Gerald 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main ingredient is poison, so to be on the safe side do not eat the food.
2007-09-17 13:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it will ruin the food throw it out its not good now.
2007-09-17 14:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yuck! I wouldn't want to eat them now.
2007-09-17 13:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋