Food Poisoning Awareness

Assalamualaikum Everyone

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I hope so you all are in good health. Today, I am excited to participate in the Food Poisoning Awareness contest organized by @afzalqamar in this community #HealthySteem. I hope that you will like my post and support me in this. Let's start;

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What do you know about food poisoning?

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Food poisoning is also known as foodborne illness. It occurs when the harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins contaminate with the food or water. These contaminants can enter the food chain during growth, harvesting, processing, storage, or preparation. You can say improper cooking of food, poor hygiene food and not properly storing food are mainly the causes of Food Poisoning.

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What are the Common causes, symptoms, and complications?

Common Causes of Food Poisoning are:

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Causes	Details
1. Due to Bacterial Contamination:	Bacteria and germs like Salmonella and E. coli and Campylobacter are the common names of germs which causes food poisoning. They can be found in undercooked chicken, dirty eggs, unpasteurized dairy products, and dirty vegetables.
2. Due to Viral Contamination:	Food poisoning is also cause by the viruses such as Norovirus and Hepatitis A can spread through contaminated food or water.
3. Parasites and Toxins:	These Parasites like Giardia and natural toxins in a certain mushrooms or in a fish can also cause food poisoning.

Symptoms of Food Poisoning:

The common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In some cases, the symptoms of food poisoning may also include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, high fever, and neurological issues like blurred vision or muscle weakness.

High-Risk Groups:

These people are more vulnerable to severe complications from food poisoning, including pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals (who has Weak immune system).

Food Safety: Small Mistakes, Big Problems:

Food poisoning is not just a stomach ache but also it’s your body’s emergency alarm. When harmful germs into food, your body reacts quickly to get rid of them. Sometimes in daily life the clean-looking food can also carry invisible dangers, especially when it has been left out too long. In rare cases, food poisoning can come from unexpected places like canned food (through a deadly bacteria) or from touching food with dirty hands.

The illness of food poisoning depends upon on your immune system like some people might feel sick within hours, while others don’t show symptoms for days. What’s interesting is that honey can cause food poisoning in babies under one year old because their stomachs aren’t strong enough to fight certain bacteria. So the safety of your food is not just end on cooking. It is also about handling the food, cleaning it and even having information about the risky food for your body. A few smart steps today can save you from a lot of trouble tomorrow.

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How can food poisoning be prevented and treated?

Preventing the food poisoning and treatment of food poisoning includes different Strategies.

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Prevention:

1. Cook Thoroughly

First thing to prevent food poisoning is to ensure meats, poultry, and eggs are cooked to safe internal temperatures.

2. Practice Good Hygiene
Must wash hands when eating or cooking, also wash kitchen equipment and also wash the surfaces regularly.

3. Store Food Properly
Always try to keep store fresh food in the fridge to keep it safe and also try to avoid leaving food at your room for too long.

4. Avoid High-Risk Foods
Must try to eat fresh and health food and avoid raw sprouts, undercooked eggs, unpasteurized dairy products, and raw shellfish.

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Treatment :

1. Stay Hydrated

Always try to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration of your body it helps to treat food poisoning.

2. Seek Medical Attention

If you think your symptoms are serious or for a long period, must consult a doctor or healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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I would like to invite three fellow Steemians to participate in the contest
@munazamalik
@sameer07
@iqrabatool34

Thank you for reading my post. May Allah protect us all.

Best Regards,
Faisal Malik