👌🏻 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of food poising?
A
Abdominal pain Diarrhoea Vomiting Nausea Fever Collapse
2
Q
Who are most at risk for food poisoning?
A
Those with poor immune systems/illness
Babies/young children
Pregnant women
Old people
3
Q
What are the causes of food poisoning?
A
- handled by people who are ill or have dirty hands
- cross contamination by other infected food
- not cooked properly
- not heated to a high temperature
- not stored properly
- left uncovered for a long time at room temperature
- not thawed properly from frozen
4
Q
What is food poisoning?
A
It is an acute illness caused by consumption of contaminated or poisoned food
