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"Raising awareness about E. coli: a common yet potentially dangerous bacteria. Learn how to prevent infections through proper hygiene, safe food handling, and cooking practices. Let's work together to keep our communities healthy and safe! #PublicHealth #FoodSafety #EColiAwareness"

*Quick Fix 💡 : Food Poisoning* 📌 Happens when you eat food or drink a beverage that is contaminated. _Symptoms_ ; 🔹nausea 🔹vomiting 🔹diarrhea 🔹abdominal pain 🔹fever Common causes : 1️⃣ Not cooking foods properly 2️⃣ Not adhering to recommended storage temperatures 3️⃣ Someone who is unwell or has poor hygiene handling the food 4️⃣ Cross contamination — spreading germs between food, surfaces & utensils. *What to do:* 🔸 *Stay hydrated* - take plenty of fluids to replenish those lost via diarrhoea & vomiting. 🔸 You can also use *Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)* or mix 1 teaspoon of salt & 6 of sugar in 1 litre of clean water if ORS is not available. 🚑🚨 Seek advanced medical help for all severe cases.

Introducing the Bug of the Month: Staphylococcus aureus. This summer, watch out for this foodborne threat found commonly in street foods! Keep your meals safe with good hygiene practices and proper food handling. #FoodSafety #StaphylococcusAureus #SummerHealth #PreventFoodPoisoning #SafeFoodHandling #BugOfTheMonth

Introducing the bug of the month: Salmonella! Salmonella typhi, a major concern during the monsoon season, is often linked to contaminated food and water. It can cause severe diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within hours to days after exposure. Protect yourself by practicing good food hygiene, cooking meats thoroughly, avoiding cross-contamination, and ensuring water is properly treated. Stay safe and keep Salmonella at bay! #Salmonella #FoodSafety #MonsoonHealth #Hygiene #SafeEating #HealthTips

🍽 Food Without Fear: Keeping Our Meals Microbe-Free 🦠 On this #WorldFoodDay, let’s prioritize food safety! From farm to fork, harmful microbes like bacteria, viruses, and fungi can pose serious risks to our health. By practicing proper hygiene, handling, and preparation, we can keep our meals clean and safe for everyone. Let’s work together for a world where every bite is not only nutritious but also free from fear. 🌍🍴

💡 Did you know the most common sources of foodborne illnesses are food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment and poor personal hygiene? Ensure your commercial kitchen is preparing and serving safe-to-eat food by always carefully following the FDA's guidelines. https://lnkd.in/gWPrnznz #FoodSafetyMonth #foodsafety #commercialkitchentips #foodborneillness #commercialfoodequipment

B.cereus, short for Bacillus cereus, is a gram positive bacterium commonly found in a vast number of environments. Some of these environments include soil, food, and sometimes, the human gastrointestinal tract. It is known to cause food poisoning and can produce toxins in certain conditions, emphasizing the importance of food safety measures. Its ability to adapt to its environment allows it to survive in diverse settings, including the human body. B.cereus can be transmitted to the human body through improper food handling, infant formula, environmental exposure and or contaminated food. Some strains of B.cereus produce heat resistant spores that survive cooking and when consumed, it can cause gastrointestinal infections. It is crucial to practice proper food safety measures, including through cooking, prompt refrigeration and hygiene, to minimize the risk of B.cereus infections. #b.cereus #FoodSafety #ConsumerHealth #FoodTesting

Good hygiene is great #selfcare but did you know that it’s not just about hand washing but how you treat your foods to avoid food poisoning. Read this for more information on what foods to watch out for. https://ow.ly/LMw750Rm8kM #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Food poisoning is not a joke! If you've ever had diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps after eating, you know how rough it can be. Stay hydrated and see a doctor if your symptoms are severe or don't go away. Here are some tips I've learned to prevent food poisoning: - Cook meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs thoroughly. - Avoid raw dough and always wash fruits before peeling. - Keep raw and cooked foods separate. - If you’re pregnant, have young children, elderly family members, or anyone with chronic illnesses, be extra careful with raw or unpasteurized foods. Proper food handling and hygiene can make a big difference. Stay safe and healthy! For more information, check out: https://lnkd.in/drgqVE8z #FoodSafety #StayHealthy #health #PreventFoodPoisoning #adolescence

No one wants to deal with nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. If multiple people are feeling unwell after a shared meal, it's possible you're dealing with food poisoning. Food poisoning occurs when harmful bacteria, parasites or toxins are consumed in contaminated food or water. Common culprits are E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus. Within hours or days, the microbes multiply in your gut causing unpleasant digestive upset. Proper food safety is key to prevention. Be sure to practice good hygiene, cook foods thoroughly, avoid cross-contamination, and store perishables at the right temps. High-risk foods include - undercooked meats/eggs, - raw produce, - deli foods, - homemade sauces or unpasteurized dairy. Symptoms resemble the stomach flu but usually last 1-2 days for most healthy adults. It's advisable to seek medical attention sooner for young children, elderly or those with severe symptoms like high fever, persistent vomiting or bloody diarrhea. Rehydration is important. If an outbreak is suspected, see one of our providers via telehealth for guidance. Quick diagnosis and care can help prevent further spread. With preventive measures, you can help keep your family feeling well all season long. Visit www.doctors365.org right away to consult a specialist for your unique situation. #Doctors365 #Doctorsonline #onlineconsultation #telemedicinephysicians #primarycare #VirtualCare #Telehealth #OnlineConsultations #TelehealthSolutions #Telehealth #DigitalHealth #Telemedicine #healthhit #covid #ConvenientCare #PatientsFirst #24hrdoc #VirtualMedicine #HealthcareRevolution