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Des Moines, IA – Many Iowa residents woke up sick on Black Friday after large Thanksgiving meals, and state health officials say food-poisoning risks tied to undercooked turkey and improperly stored leftovers may be contributing to a rise in stomach illness reports statewide.
According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, the day after Thanksgiving commonly brings an increase in nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fatigue. While rich holiday meals can cause discomfort, experts say improperly cooked poultry and food left out too long remain the most common sources of post-holiday illness across Iowa…