What are some ways to prevent food poisoning in summer?

What are some ways to prevent food poisoning in summer?

Recently, due to early high temperatures and large daily temperature fluctuations,
food poisoning can occur even with slight negligence in food management.
Therefore, special attention is required for food storage, management, and consumption!
Today, we will inform you about the
summer food poisoning prevention methods announced by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety :)

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1. Tips for purchasing, transporting, and storing ingredients

Purchase only what you need, starting with room-temperature foods, then refrigerated, and finally frozen foods.

Carefully check expiration dates and labels

to buy fresh food.

Also, when transporting and storing, use an icebox or ice pack

to keep food chilled at 10 degrees Celsius or below.

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2. Tips for cooking ingredients

Before cooking, use soap, hand sanitizer, etc.,

to wash your hands for at least 30 seconds.

When washing poultry like chicken or seafood,

be careful not to splash water on raw vegetables and fruits

nearby that will be consumed raw!

Also, uncooked foods and

already cooked foods

should be prepared using separate knives and cutting boards.

Thoroughly cooking meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood

is essential!!!

3. Tips for consuming ingredients

Food should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

It should be consumed as quickly as possible, and

raw vegetables and fruits

should be thoroughly washed before consumption.

We hope you keep these summer food poisoning prevention methods in mind

for a healthy summer!!