{"id":3410,"date":"2026-11-12T08:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/foodpoisoning\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T13:59:11","slug":"how-can-you-avoid-food-poisoning-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/foodpoisoning\/how-can-you-avoid-food-poisoning-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Avoid Food Poisoning?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Food poisoning is an acute illness (sudden onset) caused by eating contaminated or poisonous food and the toxins produced by harmful bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

The toxins typically cause abdominal pain (cramping) and vomiting. They also cause the small intestine to secrete excessive amounts of water that leads to diarrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, the symptoms of food poisoning can occur anywhere from a few minutes after eating contaminated food to several hours and the side effects usually last less than 24 hours, if you are lucky.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be careful during summer, but keep in mind the same thing can happen even when the weather is cooler or cold. A small mistake can cause big problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Precautions to you need to take?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food must be cooked properly. It should be kept refrigerated before and after cooking. Wash utensils, fruits and vegetable carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not leave food open in the room.<\/strong> Bacteria Lurk.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are Dangerous Bacteria and viruses that can be found on dairy and poultry products, as well as on food products.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beginning symptoms can include any of the following: vomiting, diarrhea, pain in stomach and high fever. If the pain is severe, you could even black out.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the summer, the temperature and humidity increases.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can cause food to deteriorate much faster and it provides the bacteria with everything it needs to get completely out of control.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Things You Can Do to Lower the Risk?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to keep the clean. Clean all utensils, food and food products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash raw food products properly before cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cook all food properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator are cold enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you BBQ and use charcoal, make sure it is glowing red, with a powdery gray surface, before starting cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching raw meat, fish or chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your pets away from food, dishes and preparation surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Keep all cooked food protected with a clean cover at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your refrigerator clean. If you spill something inside it, then you must clean it up immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frozen foods should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking, unless it is an item that is prepared in a microwave.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have never experienced Food Poisoning, then you are indeed lucky.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have experienced Food Poisoning, then you know firsthand that it is not a pleasant experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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