1. What are some signs of food poisoning?
High fever, bloody stools, vomiting, dehydration.
2. Give some tips to prevent food poisoning.
Wash your hands and work surfaces before, during, and after preparing food.
Use separate cutting boards and keep raw meat away from other foods in your shopping cart and refrigerator.
Cook food to the right internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria.
Keep your refrigerator 40°F or below. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
3. What kind of foods have a higher risk of causing food poisoning?
Undercooked or raw food from animals, raw or lightly cooked sprouts, unpasteurized (raw) milk and juices, soft cheese.
4. What is the proper way to wash your hands?
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and running water.
5. Should you wash meat? Explain.
No, because washing raw meat, chicken, turkey, or eggs can spread germs to your sink, countertops, and other surfaces in your kitchen. Those germs can get on other foods, like salads or fruit, and make you sick.
6. Should you taste food to check if it is still fresh? Explain.
You shouldn’t taste, smell, or see the germs that cause food poisoning. Tasting only a tiny amount can make you very sick.
7. Why is personal hygiene important?
Every day, you come into contact with millions of outside germs and viruses. They can linger on your body, and in some cases, they may make you sick. Personal hygiene practices can help you and the people around you prevent illnesses. They can also help you feel good about your appearance.
8. Give some advice for maintaining good personal hygiene.
Wash your body and your hair often.
Keeping your finger and toenails trimmed and in good shape will prevent problems such as hangnails and infected nail beds.
Brush your teeth after every meal. At the very least, brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily.
Washing your hands before preparing or eating food, after going to the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after handling garbage, goes a long way toward preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.