Food poisoning, its scientific name is food-borne illness. This is a consequence of ingesting an infected food or contaminated.
What to do in the case of collective food poisoning?
A food poisoning for a single person has ingested contaminated food.
There is talk of collective food poisoning when at least two people, a close environment (work, home), suffer from similar symptoms due to bacterial infection or toxic.
In the second case, the disease must be reported, since it may affect others.
There is talk of collective food poisoning when at least two people, a close environment (work, home), suffer from similar symptoms due to bacterial infection or toxic.
In the second case, the disease must be reported, since it may affect others.
Food poisoning: where does it come from?
Always monitor the food as the causes of foodborne illness can be multiple :
- breaking the cold chain have resulted in the development of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, and Listeria ;
Note : salmonella and listeria found naturally in small amounts in food, are not dangerous. They are dangerous when they multiply and reach a certain threshold.
- A sick person who touches the food. If it is a viral infection in particular, it transmetra very easily from one person to another;
- food contaminated by contact with animals such as rats, cockroaches or flies;
- Presence of antibiotics or pesticides in food;
- Food unfit for consumption, expired, thawed and then refrozen.
In France, less than 50% of food poisoning result in the presence of salmonella in foods.
- breaking the cold chain have resulted in the development of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, and Listeria ;
Note : salmonella and listeria found naturally in small amounts in food, are not dangerous. They are dangerous when they multiply and reach a certain threshold.
- A sick person who touches the food. If it is a viral infection in particular, it transmetra very easily from one person to another;
- food contaminated by contact with animals such as rats, cockroaches or flies;
- Presence of antibiotics or pesticides in food;
- Food unfit for consumption, expired, thawed and then refrozen.
In France, less than 50% of food poisoning result in the presence of salmonella in foods.
Symptoms of food poisoning
The symptoms may differ depending on the type of bacteria. However the majority of cases result in:
- Diarrhea;
- Vomiting;
- Headache;
- Fever;
- Intestinal pain.
These symptoms may occur several hours or even days after eating the offending food. For example if you eat too much quantity of salmonella, symptoms appear between 8 and 72 hours after ingestion.
It must be very careful because diarrhea causes a strong dehydration and loss of minerals, which can be very dangerous to vulnerable people. Therefore drinking water rich in sodium (type Badoit, Vichy Celestin, etc..) That allow proper hydration.
- Diarrhea;
- Vomiting;
- Headache;
- Fever;
- Intestinal pain.
These symptoms may occur several hours or even days after eating the offending food. For example if you eat too much quantity of salmonella, symptoms appear between 8 and 72 hours after ingestion.
It must be very careful because diarrhea causes a strong dehydration and loss of minerals, which can be very dangerous to vulnerable people. Therefore drinking water rich in sodium (type Badoit, Vichy Celestin, etc..) That allow proper hydration.
Food poisoning: is it dangerous?
The danger of infection depend on the type of contaminant and the health of the patient. People with weak immune systems (babies, pregnant women, elderly) are more fragile.
Note: diseases such as hepatitis A and sepsis can also be transmitted by food poisoning.
In case of persistent symptoms (more than 24 hours), consult a doctor or go to the hospital as quickly as possible.
Note: diseases such as hepatitis A and sepsis can also be transmitted by food poisoning.
In case of persistent symptoms (more than 24 hours), consult a doctor or go to the hospital as quickly as possible.
How to prevent food poisoning?
In some cases it will be impossible to prevent food poisoning.
But in most cases, a few steps can help:
- Good wash and peel fruits and vegetables;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using the toilet and before preparing food;
- Watch out cold chain for your food.
Caution : Be especially careful in summer. Indeed, there is an upsurge in food poisoning in July and August. The heat contributed greatly to the development of bacteria.
But in most cases, a few steps can help:
- Good wash and peel fruits and vegetables;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using the toilet and before preparing food;
- Watch out cold chain for your food.
Caution : Be especially careful in summer. Indeed, there is an upsurge in food poisoning in July and August. The heat contributed greatly to the development of bacteria.
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