Over 200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances such as heavy metals bit.ly/3Q40Xpj
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These easy steps can prevent foodborne diseases 👇
• Keep it clean
• Separate the raw and the cooked
• Cook well
• Keep food at safe temperatures
• Use safe water and raw materials
Q: Can you tell if food is safe to eat by its look and smell?
A: No, most microorganism that can make you sick don't change the look or smell of the food.
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Q: If you dropped food on the floor, is it OK to eat if you pick it up within 5 minutes?
A: No, microorganism can transfer to food immediately and can cause disease in some cases.
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Q: Do fruits & vegetables need to be washed before eating?
A: Yes, washing with clean water removes soil and other contaminant
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Q: Should we wash raw chicken before cooking?
A: No, washing them can spread microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils and other food
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Q: Is it safe to thaw frozen food at room temperature ?
A: No, thawing food should be done in a refrigerator or cold water to prevent microorganism from growing.
A bacterium can double in 15 minutes. This means that a bacterium can multiply to over 16 million within 6 hours
Q: Is breastmilk safer for babies than baby formula?
A: Yes, breastfeeding is the safest and heathiest way to exclusively feed children during the first 6 months of life.
Breastfeeding reduces risk of death and diarrheal diseases
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