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Nashville, TN – Many Tennessee 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 handled leftovers may be contributing to a noticeable rise in stomach illness reports.
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, the day after Thanksgiving routinely sees an uptick in nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fatigue. While overeating rich holiday foods can cause discomfort, experts say improperly cooked poultry and food left out too long remain the most common causes of post-holiday illness across the state…