How Can You Avoid Food Poisoning During Summer?
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is an acute illness (sudden onset) caused by eating contaminated or poisonous food and the toxins produced by harmful bacteria. The toxins typically cause abdominal pain (cramping) and vomiting. They also cause the small intestine to secrete excessive amounts of water that leads to diarrhea.
Generally, the symptoms of food poisoning can occur anywhere from a few minutes after eating contaminated food to several hours and the side affects usually last less than 24 hours, if you are lucky.
Be careful during summer, but keep in mid the same thing can happen even when the weather is cooler or cold. A small mistake can cause big problems.
What Precautions to you need to take?
Food must be cooked properly> It should be kept refrigerated before and after cooking.
Wash utensils, fruits and vegetable carefully. Do not leave food open in the room.
Bacteria Lurk. They Are Dangerous
Bacteria and viruses can be found on dairy and poultry products, as well as on food products
The beginning symptoms can include any of the following: vomiting, diarrhea, pain in stomach and high fever.
During the summer, the temperature and humidity increases. This can cause food to deteriorate much faster and it provides the bacteria with everything it needs to get completely out of control.
What are the Things You Can Do to Lower the Risk?
* Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling food.
* Make sure to keep the clean. Clean all utensils, food and food products.
* Wash raw food products properly before cooking.
* Do not leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours.
* Cook all food properly.
* Make sure the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator are cold enough.
* If you BBQ and use charcoal, make sure it is glowing red, with a powdery gray surface, before starting cooking.
* Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching raw meat, fish or chicken.
* Keep your pets away from food, dishes and preparation surfaces.
* Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Keep all cooked food protected with a clean cover at all times.
* Keep your refrigerator clean. If you spill something inside it, then you must clean it up immediately.
* Frozen foods should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking, unless it is an item that is prepared in a microwave.
If you have never experienced Food Poisoning, then you are indeed lucky. If you have experienced Food Poisoning, then you know first hand that it is not a pleasant experience.
How to Prevent Food Poisoning: A Practical Guide to Safe Cooking, Eating, and Food Handling
by: Elizabeth Scott
publisher: Wiley, published: 1998-05-22
ASIN: 0471195766
EAN: 9780471195764
sales rank: 963827
price: $7.00 (new), $0.01 (used)
All the information you need to protect yourself and your family
From salmonella to deadly E.coli, from hepatitis-infected berries to mad cow disease, millions of people all over the world are getting sick from food they’ve eaten. How can you be sure the food you prepare for your family is safe? How can you protect yourself when eating out? What do you need to look out for?
How to Prevent Food Poisoning gives you the facts, figures, and information you need to safeguard your family’s health. From the many different causes and complications of food poisoning to workable guidelines that are practical and easy to follow, this unique guide gives you everything you need to select, prepare, and store food without risk or worry. Here are the right ways to:
* Be sure the food you’re buying is safe
* Prevent food contamination in your home
* Transport and store food properly — including leftovers
* Eat safely in restaurants
* Reduce germs in the kitchen.
Food Poisoning
by: Edwin Oakes Jordan
published: 2011-03-30
ASIN: B004UJL9RU
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Food-Borne Illnesses (Health Alert)
by: Ruth Bjorklund
publisher: Benchmark Books (NY), published: 2006-01
ASIN: 0761419179
EAN: 9780761419174
sales rank: 804833
price: $7.41 (new), $0.01 (used)
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