10 things to do to avoid poisoning

Green vegetables, fruits, fish meat, food... are the main "culprits" of food poisoning. Salmonella (a bacteria that makes food toxic) and E.coli are two dangerous bacteria, found in the feces of humans and animals. If the food is not cooked or the fruits and vegetables are not washed, the bacteria will remain on the surface and cause disease in the human intestinal tract. Here are some tips to help you avoid food poisoning: 1. Wash your hands, and all surfaces of all kitchen utensils, as well as food, fresh green vegetables
Hand washing with soap and warm water is a good measure. Safe way to avoid bacteria. Photo:bpt Always wash vegetables and fruits no matter where they come from, if they are natural products or not. Whether you eat it directly with the skin on or peel it off, be sure to wash the fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
Washing vegetables under running water and gently scrubbing the surface of vegetables with a cotton pad or soft brush is best. Even peeled fruits need to be washed because when you peel them you can pick up bacteria and transfer them to the flesh.
Before handling or touching food, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Always clean cutting boards, cutlery, chopsticks, kitchen surfaces, places that often come in contact with raw food. If possible, use separate cutting boards and knives for cooked meat and raw items, use a different one. 2. Going to the market in the morning According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Cho - Head of the Department of Nutrition, Hospital 103: It is necessary to choose and buy fresh, clean food, food that retains its natural color, does not have strange colors and tastes. , rancid expression. You should go to the market early in the morning because there are many fresh foods to choose from. 3. Do not mix raw food with cooked food When going to the market, people should separate meat and poultry products, not mixed with vegetables. Wrap each of these meats in a plastic bag so that the water doesn't stick to other foods. If the food has not been processed immediately, it should be kept in the refrigerator. Meat, fish, shrimp ... when bought, should be washed, put in a separate plastic bag or box with each type of food and then put in the refrigerator. These foods should be kept at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, because if there is any liquid, it will not wet other foods. Vegetables need to be kept in the refrigerator. Cooked food should not be stored in utensils that have just been used for raw food, especially meat and fish... 4. Reheat food before storing it in the refrigerator According to Mr. Trinh Ngoc Khai - Chairman of Hanoi Professional Chefs Club, Many people have the habit of putting leftovers in the refrigerator, then reheating when eating. That is not good because the refrigerator only inhibits the growth of bacteria, but cannot kill bacteria.
Please boil to kill bacteria, let cool before storing in the refrigerator. When eating, it should be reheated at a temperature of 70-100 degrees Celsius to be safe. If food is left in the outdoor environment for more than 4 hours, it is easy to degrade and poison. Food and drink should be stored in covered conditions, at a temperature below 4 degrees Celsius. 5. Wash vegetables and then cut them into small pieces. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Cho said: To avoid and limit pesticides worms, chemical preservatives, best raw vegetables before eating need to be soaked in rice water for 30 minutes, then rinsed under running water several times. The brine does not have the effect of cleaning vegetables, but only makes the vegetables black and crushed. Even fruits should not be soaked in salt water, but need to be soaked in clean water to dilute the concentration of chemicals. Soak for 30 minutes before eating. Before cooking, green vegetables need to be washed and then chopped. Many people often chop vegetables, or crush vegetables when washing such as spinach, vegetables... This is not only unclean vegetables, but also loss of nutrients. 6. Eat immediately after cooking Foods should be cooked before eating to eliminate the risk of poisoning. According to experts, safe food needs to be cooked at a temperature of 70-100 degrees Celsius to eliminate the risk of food poisoning. It should be eaten as soon as the food has been cooked. 7. Eating out safely When you go out to eat at a restaurant, whether it's a casual or a fancy restaurant, you still run the risk of getting sick or being poisoned. Vigilance is never superfluous. You can take note when ordering food. With tomatoes, cooked to 62 degrees Celsius is safe to digest and meat is 66 degrees Celsius. And when ordering beef, be aware that the restaurant must at least cook it to or just slightly rare, good. should not eat again. 8. Table setting also needs to be right Harmful bacteria can grow quickly if food is not preserved after processing. Setting the table properly is also an effective measure to help you avoid the risk of food poisoning. For your safety, please follow the guidelines below.
Setting the table properly is also an effective measure to help you avoid the risk of food poisoning. Photo: KT Remove leftovers (which have been exposed to room temperature for longer than 2 hours or left out in hot weather for more than 1 hour). If you need to serve cold food out earlier than 2 hours, use the bottom solid ice tray to keep food cold better and change it often when the ice melts. When using ice trays, it is recommended that you store food in shallow containers so that all parts of the food are preserved evenly. If you want to serve hot food for more than 2 hours, you should use a food warmer, a warmer (at the dining table) to keep food hot. 9. Cook food to proper temperature Foods should be cooked before eating to eliminate the risk of poisoning. To be sure that a food is cooked to a safe temperature, you can use a thermometer to check. According to experts, safe food is when it is cooked at a temperature of 60-100 degrees Celsius. 10. Store food properly in the refrigerator Potentially harmful bacteria in food will It spreads very quickly if not stored at the right temperature. Food after buying about 2 hours at the store or supermarket needs to be refrigerated. If at room temperature (about 32 degrees Celsius), within 1 hour, the meat should be stored in the refrigerator. For foods such as meat, fish and seafood, they can be stored in the freezer for about 2 days, and for beef, veal, and lamb, it can be 3-5 days.
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