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Food Safety Tips

If you’ve ever been a victim of food poisoning, you know the importance of food safety. Every step of the process, from preparing a meal to saving leftovers, could be a potential breeding ground for dangerous bacteria.

Food Preparation

The first place to take action is in food preparation. Sometimes the growth of bad bacteria may begin before any food has even been cut or cooked.

Follow these tips in food preparation:

  • Avoid cracked jars or swollen cans
  • Cook until meat has no pink, chicken has no red joints, and fish flakes
  • Don’t taste test uncooked food
  • Heat or chill raw food
  • Thaw meat in the fridge
  • Use separate kitchen utensils for raw meat or fish
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat or fish
  • Wash hands before all food preparation

After the Meal

Following food safety practices after a meal may be just as important as prevention during food preparation. By making sure that your leftovers are properly preserved, you can minimize your risk for food poisoning.

Follow these tips after a meal:

  • Clean can openers and countertops
  • Don’t leave food out for over two hours
  • Frequently replace sponges and towels
  • Refrigerate leftovers ASAP

Food Poisoning

Not all food poisoning leads to serious symptoms. A mild case may result in nausea or diarrhea, and you may fully recover within a couple of days. To ensure a steady recovery, drink lots of clear, non-carbonated fluids, don’t use antacids, and don’t make yourself vomit. As you feel your body begin to grow stronger, reintroduce bland foods into your diet, as spicy or greasy foods may slow the recovery process.

Severe food poisoning may be fatal if you don’t recognize the signs and take action. If you, or someone you care about, show symptoms of severe food poisoning, contact your healthcare professional immediately.

Symptoms of severe food poisoning:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Changes in Vision
  • Dehydration
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Difficulty Speaking
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Fever over 100°F
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Severe Diarrhea
  • Severe Vomiting

What to do if You Get Food Poisoning

Seek immediate medical help. Contact a health care provider immediately if you or someone you care about exhibits symptoms of food poisoning.

Seek legal help quickly. The longer you wait to get advice from an experienced attorney, the harder it will be to prove your food poisoning case.

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