Originally Posted by
eddie1973
As I recalled, we haven't eaten anything at least 4 hours prior to boarding.
In that case, I'd say it's almost certainly not the EK food.
This is the official UK guidance on food poisoning incubation times:
It may not be due to your last meal
Very often, people suffering from suspected food poisoning feel sure that the cause is the last meal eaten, especially if this happens to be a meal at a restaurant or takeaway.
But, food poisoning bacteria take quite a long time before actually making you ill. Usually between 12 -48 hours but sometimes longer. So it is more likely that the cause of the illness is something eaten the previous day or even 2-3 days earlier. Some illnesses can take up to 11 days before you show any symptoms.
The symptoms of food poisoning can vary but generally include some or all the following:
Diarrhoea
Vomiting (sickness)
Nausea
Fever
Headaches
Stomach pains
Regards,
JGX