According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an astonishing 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness each year. Most people have mild symptoms such as stomach upset or nausea, but an estimated 128,000 people are hospitalized for serious symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, and 3,000 people are killed. Certain diseases can cause long-term health problems such as chronic arthritis, brain and nerve damage, and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) leading to renal failure. Terrible, right?
This is why it is important to pay attention to foods that are more susceptible to contamination by harmful bacteria than other foods. The following are the eight foods most likely to cause food poisoning and Susanna Sullard RN, BSN, CIC expert tips, infection prevention experts at UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on safe food handling, preparation and cooking methods.
Credit: twenty20 / @ crystalmariesing1. Raw milk and cheese
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It is difficult to find raw milk and cheese products in the US - this is a good reason. “The raw milk is milk (from any animal) and is not pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria,” Sullard told LIVESTRONG.COM. Listeria, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli and Salmonella are the most common foodborne diseases caused by raw milk and can pose serious health risks. Fortunately, avoiding dairy food poisoning is relatively easy: just buy a pasteurized product and keep it refrigerated and refrigerated before the expiration date. As for cheese, US regulations require that pasteurized or aged cheese take at least 60 days to kill bacteria. But if you travel abroad or buy cheese from outside the mainstream market, be sure to read the label and ask a question. It can save you a lot of pain and pain!
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Credit: ] twenty20 / @ vsoriginals 2. Raw shellfish
Shrimp, crab, clams, oysters and other raw shellfish may be contaminated by Vibrio marinus causing vibriosis - a food poisoning can be very serious, especially for diseases that are harmful to some people, such as liver disease, cancer , diabetes, HIV or thalassemia. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, usually accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills, which occur within 24 hours of ingestion and last up to 3 days. “Because shellfish are filters, they can accumulate bacteria during bacterial filtration, and bacteria can easily multiply in the warm waters where shellfish are collected,” explains Sulard. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if shellfish are contaminated because they look fragrant. However, the symptoms of the disease usually show up within 12 to 24 hours and last up to a week, not so subtle, and may include diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever and chills. To avoid getting sick, Sullard recommends avoiding raw or undercooked shellfish or using CDC-recommended cooking techniques to kill bacteria. In addition, keep away from other foods, clean all kitchen surfaces and tableware that come into contact with shellfish, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling.
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Credit: twenty20 / @ luxurypetite 3. Raw bean sprouts
Bean sprouts may look like healthy fillings for salads or sandwiches, but they may make You are suffering from E. coli, Salmonella or Listeria. In fact, Jimmy John's was recently forced to take the bean sprouts out of the menu after a food poisoning outbreak. According to Foodsafety.gov, at least 3 reported that a foodborne disease outbreak was associated with different types of raw and slightly cooked sprouts. "Bean sprouts require warmth and humidity to grow - both conditions are mature conditions for bacterial growth," Sulllard said. Like most other raw foods, cooking them (or avoiding them altogether) is the best way to avoid getting sick.
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Raw flour may be the most unexpected offender on the list and possesses the possibility of serious infection with E. coli. “Flour can contain bacteria,” says Sulllard, explaining that flour contamination begins in the field even before the grain is harvested. Since the flour is processed, it will not be killed by bacteria or other bacteria - this will eventually allow the bacteria to eventually enter your bag. “Looking flour as a raw product that is not safe before cooking or baking,” she adds. That's why it's so important to avoid cake tasting, muffin mix or raw biscuit dough before putting it in the oven. Also be sure to clean thoroughly after baking or cooking with flour.
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It is well known that uncooked or raw poultry, such as chicken and turkey, You can have food poisoning infections such as Salmonella, Campylobacter and Clostridium perfringens, two common types of foodborne diseases. However, cooking poultry to a safe internal temperature (with the help of a meat thermometer) is not the only thing you need to worry about. Sullard warns that bacteria often contaminate other foods or utensils and must be disposed of properly and cleaned up. Food storage is also important. All remaining food should be refrigerated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less within two hours of preparation. And don't forget to buy food "by sales date" and store them as directed.
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Like chicken, raw beef and uncooked beef contain bacteria (most common is E. coli, Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella can only be killed when cooking and preparing food. Sullard recommends using a meat thermometer to cook beef into a safe interiorTemperature, thoroughly clean the cutlery and utensils used on raw meat, and ensure that the remaining food is refrigerated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less within two hours of preparation. And don't forget to check the "sale date" on the package and follow the instructions to store the food. For example, put perishable items in the refrigerator without delay. She also recommends keeping abreast of your food recalls in the refrigerator or cabinet.
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It can be the temptation to wash off the apple or some grapes first, but if you don't want to get sick With Salmonella, E. coli or Listeria, you may need extra time. “From anywhere on the farm to the table, fruits can be contaminated with harmful bacteria, including cross-contamination in the kitchen,” explains Sulard. That's why it's important to wash them thoroughly before eating - this can be challenging for rough or uneven skin. In addition, care should be taken to avoid contaminating the edible portion of the fruit. "For example, thoroughly clean one outside before cutting the blade with a knife to prevent bacteria from entering the fruit with the blade," she said. "
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In addition to fruits, vegetables may also be contaminated on the farm during the journey - usually when they are placed on the surface of previously contaminated raw meat On or in contact with unwashed people - usually causes Salmonella and Shigella poisoning. According to a comprehensive report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common source of foodborne disease in the United States is green leafy vegetables. (Remember that recently by romaine lettuce Is the E. coli outbreak?) Similarly, it is most important to wash vegetables properly before eating. Or, if you want to play it really safe, you can cook them.
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Credit: [ 123] The 1920s / @ eric_urquhart Tips on how to avoid food poisoningSullard provides general tips for preventing food poisoning:
[ 123] 1. Note the expiration date. Keep foods cold and comply with food safety guidelines to avoid cross-contamination. 2. Check the recall information on the CDC website.
3. Always wash your hands before preparing or eating food.
4. In general, eating my breath causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and sometimes even fever. This can be self-limiting and people can recover on their own. However, if patients have underlying medical conditions or are very young or old, they may develop life-threatening illnesses. If you fall into any of these two categories, be sure to contact a medical professional immediately instead of trying to resolve the symptoms yourself.
5. If your diarrhea lasts for more than three days, or if you have high fever, blood in the stool, or severe vomiting, contact your health care provider immediately.
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What do you do hink?Are you surprised by foods that usually cause food poisoning? Do you have food poisoning? What precautions have you taken to prevent it? Please let us know in the comments!
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