Here are the symptoms to look out for on food poisoning:
• Signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, decreased urine output, dizziness, sunken eyes;
• Diarrhea;
• Abdominal cramps;
• Vomiting;
• Fever;
• CHAPTER bloody or black.
After eating foods that are suspected to be contaminated, could these symptoms arise. These symptoms may last from 30 minutes since the food consumed and varies depending on the causative organism.
In staphylococcal contamination (infection caused due to the presence of gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus) may occur within 1 hour, up to 10 days in cases of campylobacter (infection of the digestive tract or blood infections caused by Campylobacter bacteria oleah). Even parasites such as Giardia infection, symptoms may last from one day to several months depending on the type of infection.
How to Avoid Food Poisoning
• Ensure that food from animal products (meat, milk, eggs) is well cooked or pasteurized.
• Avoid eating meat or raw. Always make sure the expiration date before buying and preparing food.
• Choose and prepare fish and other sea foods carefully to ensure product freshness.
• Do not let the eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, or milk are in a long time at room temperature. Always store food that is not eaten in the refrigerator.
• Wash your hands, cutting boards and knives with antibacterial soap and warm water after preparing raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs. Wooden cutting board is not recommended because it is more difficult to clean.
• Avoid milk or products that do not go through the process of pasteurization.
• Do not re-enter the food that is liquid into the freezer if it is completely melted.
• If you have diarrhea or vomiting, do not prepare food for others, especially children - children and the elderly, because their immune system is more vulnerable than others.
• Always wash your hands after contact with animals as well as human and animal feces.
• Give breast milk for your baby. Breast milk is the best food for babies and can avoid the risk of food poisoning.
