Food poisoning or foodborne illness when a person gets sick from something they have eaten or drank.
The most common causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage that inflame the lining of the stomach and intestines.
Symptoms may develop within hours or in several days of eating the food.
Normally, it is not of a major or serious concern but sometimes food poisoning causes severe illness or complications.
Possible Causes
Many germs or harmful things, called contaminants, can cause foodborne illnesses.
Food can be contaminated with any of the following:
- Viruses
- Parasites that can live in the intestines.
- Poisons, also called toxins.
- Bacteria that carry or make toxins.
- Molds that make toxins.
- Poor handwashing.Faeces that remain on the hands after using the toilet can contaminate food.
- After using unwashed or not disinfected knives, cutting boards or other kitchen tools.
- Food left out for too long at room temperature can become contaminated.
The problem can also begin during growing, harvesting or catching, processing, storing, shipping, or preparing foods or drinks etc.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
- Feeling sick (nausea or vomiting)
- Lose motions or diarrhoea
- Motions may contain blood and mucous.
- Upset Stomach – cramps or pain
- A high temperature of 38c or above
- Feeling generally unwell – such as feeling tired or having aches and chills
- Dehydration – excessive thirst, dry mouth, little or no urination, dizziness, or light-headedness.
- Blurred or double vision.
- Headaches
- Loss of movement in limbs in severe cases
- Problems with swallowing.
- Tingling or numbness of skin.
DO’S AND DONT’S
- Avoid eating food in restaurants where sanitation and hygiene is doubtful.
- Do not consume anything from roadside vendors
- Avoid drinking water from public conveniences – Carry your boiled water if necessary.
- Always wash your hands carefully after using the toilet & before eating.
- Keep your cooking & kitchen surfaces clean.
- Cover any cuts or sores on your hands with waterproof plaster while cooking.
- Cook food thoroughly and keep the time between preparation and consuming short.
- Do not leave food in warm pantries or kitchens. Refrigerate whatever cannot be consumed shortly.
- Rinse off utensils properly of detergents and cleaning agents.
- Double check tinned food for expiry dates.
- Always de-frost frozen food esp. meat products before cooking.
- Do not keep raw meat near cooked meat.
- Keep all waste material well away from food in covered bins.
IN CASE OF DIARRHOEA
- Avoid solid food for at least 24 hours.
- Drink plenty of fluids like boiled water or lemon water with sugar and salt or 2 tbsp of apple or carrot juice every 15-30 minutes.
- Eat light food like boiled rice or porridge, veg. soups and juices, until symptoms subside.
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