Food poisoning

 

What is food poisoning?

Food poisoning is any illness caused by consumption of contaminated food or drink.

Reported that there were 6624 cases of food poisoning in 2003 (incidence rate of 26.44/100, 000 population).



What causes food poisoning?

Cause of food poisoning:

Bacteria or toxins (toxins) of bacteria and viruses
Chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides
Heavy metals such as copper, mercury and lead
Plants and poisonous marine products such as fungi, mushrooms and shellfish sea products such as shellfish
What are the signs and symptoms of food poisoning?

Signs and symptoms of food poisoning depend on:

Poisoning
Quantity / number of bacteria, viruses or toxins causing agents that have been eaten
Age
Immune system (immune) a
The patient may experience:

Nausea
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Stomach ache
Sweating / fever
Headache
What are the effects (complications) of food poisoning?

Food poisoning can cause death if not treated early. It can also cause defects such as paralysis or joint pain lasting (chronic).

What causes food poisoning?

Between the cause of food poisoning are:

Food left at room temperature for a prolonged period (more than 4 hours)
Food is not cooked properly
Food is not stored properly (kept raw foods with cooked food)
Foods that are cold not heated properly
Frozen foods such as meat thoroughly before cooking dinyahbekukan
Eating leftovers heated directly without properly
Food preparation methods that are not clean
Food was provided by people who suffer from or a carrier of food borne illnesses such as typhoid and cholera
How to avoid food poisoning?

How to avoid food poisoning:

Always maintain a clean
Wash hands thoroughly before touching food
Wash your hands after going to the toilet
Wash the surface thoroughly dining or food preparation and equipment used to prepare food
Make sure the kitchen area free from insects and animals such as rats and other animals
Always ripped raw and the cooked:
Separate the chicken meat and raw seafood and cooked
Use separate knives and cutting boards for preparing different foods that have not been cooked
Keep cooked and raw in different containers to avoid cross contamination
Always cook with the perfect
Cooking with tracing software, especially meat, poultry, eggs and seafood
Heat food or excess food properly
Always keep food at proper temperatures
Do not leave food at room temperature for more than 4 hours
Keep all cooked food and a simple casserole in the refrigerator
Always use water and a clean raw material
Drink only boiled water or bottled water / packaged.
Select fresh and wholesome
Wash fruits and vegetables properly if eaten raw (ulam, salads)
Always select a clean eatery if eating out
Avoid the stall / restaurant is dirty
What should I do if I have food poisoning?

Immediately to the clinic or hospital for treatment
Save the suspected food for investigation by the Health Officer
Make sure no other people eating food
Immediately inform the nearest District Health Office