Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’ll explore what might happen if we stick to a rotten meat diet. Some prefer the stronger flavours, which have been described as cheesy and acidic. But is this dangerous? It depends on the state of the meat. Steak tartare, jerky and cured meats don’t contain any dangerous bacteria. But rotten, decomposed meat is host to all sorts of deadly microbes, causing extremely upset stomachs, explosive incontinence, acute food poisoning and even botulism.
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We’ll explore what might happen if we stick to a rotten meat diet. Some prefer the stronger flavours, which have been described as cheesy and acidic. But is this dangerous? It depends on the state of the meat. Steak tartare, jerky and cured meats don’t contain any dangerous bacteria. But rotten, decomposed meat is host to all sorts of deadly microbes, causing extremely upset stomachs, explosive incontinence, acute food poisoning and even botulism.
Questions or concerns? Contact us at underknown.com/contact
Produced by the makers of What If. Check out our other channels:
What If - bit.ly/youtube-What-If
How to Survive: bit.ly/how-to-survive-show
Aperture: bit.ly/aperture-show
Crazy Creatures: bit.ly/crazy-creatures-show
Origins of Food: bit.ly/origins-of-food
Versus: bit.ly/versus-show
WTF Did I Just Watch: bit.ly/wtf-did-i-just-watch
Note: This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. If you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or the ambulance immediately. Underknown does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this video. Reliance on any information provided by Underknown is solely at your own risk.
