Many bacterial, viral or parasitic agents cause food poisoning. And we all know food poisoning isn't something pleasant. Its symptoms include:
Contamination of food can happen at any point during its production: growing, harvesting, processing, storing, shipping or preparing. It's very preventable, but sometimes we fail to take the appropriate steps to keep it from attacking. It's usually just the little habits we do.
Here are some unexpected ways that can cause us food poisoning:
You don't clean your fridge.
Even the cleanest of homes sometimes have a dirty little secret – the refrigerator. What's in it is not always good food. There are leftovers, hidden spills and uneaten fruits and veggies pile up. Therefore, it becomes crowded and unattractive in condition. Although refrigerator spills are easy to ignore, experts advise that they be cleaned up promptly and meticulously. Sanitize the handle of the refrigerator door, too.
You don't wash your hands.
Just the little mistake of not washing your hands before you eat or while preparing food for others can lead to food poisoning. Frequent, ordinary chores such as using the bathroom as well as changing diapers are clear, obvious ways.
You're overdosed with vitamins.
Vitamins don't directly lead to food poisoning, but vitamin overdoses happen because people eat or drink too much of a particular food or beverage, such as eating too many fortified foods like certain cereals, pastas and energy bars.
You eat out too much.
You never know what they serve you at restaurants or how it was made inside their kitchen. Although most fast food and other eateries are keen to providing a sanitary dining experience, some leave much to be desired.
You make the most out of reusable grocery bags.
Reusable grocery bags might be kind to Mother Earth, but if they're not properly maintained they can be pretty terrible on your tummy. If it has been spilled on, don't use it anymore. Store these bags in a clean area to ensure sanitation.
Though you can't see where the germs that cause food poisoning might be lurking, you can take steps to put a stop to being exposed to them. It all comes down to food safety: by storing, cleaning, preparing, and cooking foods properly, you can help yourself and your family to keep away from food poisoning.
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- sweating,
- dizziness,
- and stomach pain.
Contamination of food can happen at any point during its production: growing, harvesting, processing, storing, shipping or preparing. It's very preventable, but sometimes we fail to take the appropriate steps to keep it from attacking. It's usually just the little habits we do.
Here are some unexpected ways that can cause us food poisoning:
You don't clean your fridge.
Even the cleanest of homes sometimes have a dirty little secret – the refrigerator. What's in it is not always good food. There are leftovers, hidden spills and uneaten fruits and veggies pile up. Therefore, it becomes crowded and unattractive in condition. Although refrigerator spills are easy to ignore, experts advise that they be cleaned up promptly and meticulously. Sanitize the handle of the refrigerator door, too.
You don't wash your hands.
Just the little mistake of not washing your hands before you eat or while preparing food for others can lead to food poisoning. Frequent, ordinary chores such as using the bathroom as well as changing diapers are clear, obvious ways.
You're overdosed with vitamins.
Vitamins don't directly lead to food poisoning, but vitamin overdoses happen because people eat or drink too much of a particular food or beverage, such as eating too many fortified foods like certain cereals, pastas and energy bars.
You eat out too much.
You never know what they serve you at restaurants or how it was made inside their kitchen. Although most fast food and other eateries are keen to providing a sanitary dining experience, some leave much to be desired.
You make the most out of reusable grocery bags.
Reusable grocery bags might be kind to Mother Earth, but if they're not properly maintained they can be pretty terrible on your tummy. If it has been spilled on, don't use it anymore. Store these bags in a clean area to ensure sanitation.
Though you can't see where the germs that cause food poisoning might be lurking, you can take steps to put a stop to being exposed to them. It all comes down to food safety: by storing, cleaning, preparing, and cooking foods properly, you can help yourself and your family to keep away from food poisoning.