Tips_to_Avoid_Food_Poisoning_at_Home (1).pptx

How to avoid food poisoning at home

1. Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning at Home Simple and safe habits for your everyday kitchen Public Awareness Presentation

2. Introduction Food poisoning happens when harmful microbes enter our body through contaminated food or drinks. Every year, millions suffer — but most cases can be prevented at home!

3. What is Food Poisoning? • Caused by bacteria, viruses, or toxins in food • Common germs: Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Norovirus • Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fever

4. Why Food Poisoning Happens at Home • Poor hand hygiene while cooking • Using same cutting board for raw and cooked food • Undercooked food (meat, eggs, seafood) • Improper storage or reheating • Unclean kitchen surfaces

5. Tip 1: Wash Hands Properly • Wash with soap and water for 20 seconds before cooking • After touching raw meat, pets, garbage, or using toilet • Dry with a clean towel

6. Tip 2: Clean Surfaces and Utensils • Wash boards, knives, utensils with hot soapy water • Disinfect counters before and after food prep • Use separate boards for meat and veggies

7. Tip 3: Separate Raw and Cooked Food • Never let raw meat touch ready-to-eat food • Store raw meat sealed at bottom of fridge • Use clean plates for cooked food

8. Tip 4: Cook Food Thoroughly • Cook to safe temperature: - Chicken 75°C, Meat 70°C, Fish 63°C • Make sure food is steaming hot all through

9. Tip 5: Store Food Safely • Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours • Keep fridge below 5°C • Don’t overcrowd fridge • Reheat leftovers only once

10. Tip 6: Handle Leftovers Carefully • Cool hot food before refrigerating • Label leftovers with dates • Throw away after 2 days

11. Tip 7: Watch Expiry Dates • Check 'use-by' and 'best-before' dates • Never taste to check freshness • Discard expired or swollen canned foods

12. Tip 8: Wash Fruits and Vegetables • Rinse under running water • Peel outer layers of leafy veggies • Soak in clean water for few minutes

13. Tip 9: Be Careful with Street Food • Choose clean, reputed vendors • Avoid uncovered or reheated food • Eat freshly cooked, hot food

14. Tip 10: Drink Safe Water • Use boiled or filtered water • Clean water filters regularly • Avoid ice from unknown sources

15. Special Care for Vulnerable Groups • Pregnant women, infants, elderly, and weak immunity = higher risk • Always serve fresh, hygienic meals

16. When to See a Doctor • High fever >102°F • Bloody stools • Severe dehydration or vomiting • Symptoms lasting >2 days Seek medical help immediately.

17. Conclusion Good food safety starts at home! 🏠 Keep your kitchen clean, cook safely, and enjoy healthy meals without fear of food poisoning.