Food
poisoning exposes people's lives to destruction, which can lead to several
complications, which are caused by poisoning to which unclean foods are exposed
or oxidized due to other external factors, in this article we will learn about
ways to avoid food poisoning at home or outside.
How do we know which food is inedible?
"If you feel that
the food is inedible, you can check it in several ways, the main of which are":
- Color: When food undergoes discoloration or oxidation, it changes color due to bacteria and other things. So, if its color seems unnatural, you can get rid of it or smell it. If it's not good for you, get rid of it immediately.
- Odor: If you see that the food is inedible, you should smell it, and if it's not good, remove it and don't eat anything because it can cause food poisoning caused by some fermented bacteria or other things such as viruses and fungi.
- Touch: If you touch food and it seems to you that it is unnatural or emits a sticky substance, then know that it is spoiled food that is not suitable for eating at all.
Kitchen hygiene to avoid food poisoning
You
should apply hygiene rules in your kitchen because cleanliness is fundamental
to avoiding food poisoning. After all, it limits the spread of bacteria inside
the kitchen.
There
is a system that large restaurants operate called the "HACCP" system,
this system aims to reduce the risks that can result from food poisoning.
To avoid cross-contamination, food products, such as meat, should not be
mixed with fish.
What food products are prone to poisoning?
Some products are prone to
poisoning, such as chicken, eggs can be exposed to salmonella, so chicken
should not be combined with some other products, such as red meat.
Poultry
should not be washed or left with other products raw so as not to transfer
these bacteria to other products, and it should also be cooked well to prevent
the transfer of salmonella.
The
expiration date of "milk" and cottage cheese liquids should be monitored
because they are rapidly exposed to the multiplication of bacteria that cause
food poisoning in humans.
If
you want food safety, you should wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly and put
them in places designated for them, such as the refrigerator, so that they
remain fresh.
How to protect yourself from food poisoning?
If you
feel that you have eaten something unhealthy or you feel pain in your stomach
due to eating certain foods:
- Try to stay as calm as possible
- Try to vomit if you can
- Try to consult a doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible
"Finally, try to stay away from all foods that show you
that they are not edible, so as not to be exposed to food poisoning".