An Overview Food Poisoning

Introduction:

Food poisoning is an acute gastroenteritis caused by the consumption of a food or a drink which contains the pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins or toxic chemicals. The incidence of food poisoning is common in hostels, hotels, meals together, and during the festival seasons. Types of food poisoning:

Bacterial food poisoning is the most common, which is caused by the ingestion of pathogenic bacteria or their toxins formed. Another type called non-bacterial food poisoning is due to the presence of toxic chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.

1. The presence of bacteria in the water.
2. Raw materials for the food may contain toxins.
3. The premises where food is prepared may contain micro-organisms or toxins.
4. Food handlers may have some infectious diseases.
5. Some organizations, such as dogs, rats, flies can contaminate food.
6. If the cooked food is kept at room temperature for a long period of time, and when the same food is heated again, there is no possibility of food poisoning.
7. Purposely mixture someone toxins in food.

Some common bacterial food poisoning are:

1. Salmonella food poisoning (Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella'm cholera, Salmonella Enteritidis):
These bacteria are found in milk, dairy products and eggs. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

2. Botulism: This is the most dangerous type of food poisoning caused by Clostridium botulinum. Compared to other food poisoning, vomiting and diarrhea are rare here, but the nervous system is mainly affected.

 
3. Staphylococcal food poisoning: It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. These organisms usually cause skin problems such as boils and rashes. Initially causes mastitis in cows, and milk and milk products, it enters the body and causes gastroenteritis. It will not vomiting, abdominal cramps, with diarrhea.

4. Closteridium food poisoning: This is caused by Closteridium perfringens. These organisms are present in the feces, soil and water. They enter the body through the flesh, meat dishes, etc. This food poisoning occurs when eggs cooked food articles are held at room temperature for a long period of time, and again heated before consumption. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

5. Bacillus cereus: The spores of these organisms can survive cooking and causes enteritis. Diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of this infection.

How to investigate food poisoning?

1. Examine each victim.
2. Water sample to be tested.
3. Samples kitchen, pantry and food should be examined.
4. The cook and food handlers should be questioned and examined.
2. hygiene should be maintained for all persons who come into contact with food.
3. Workers must wear masks, hats and gloves during cooking and serving.
6. Kitchen and premises should be neat and clean.
7. Vessels should be washed in hot water and soap
8. 9. All food products should be stored in closed containers.
10. animals, such as dogs, cats, rats, etc., must not come into contact with foodstuffs.
11. Vegetables should be washed before cooking.
13. consume cooked foods.
14. Do not keep prepared foods in the refrigerator and reheating before consumption.