Food borneFood poisoning

NO. STUDENT NAME MATRIX NO.1 NORAINNA BINTI CHE ROZI 11DKA10F2009

2 KARTINA BINTI SAZALI 11DKA10F2015

3 MUHAMAD AZLAN SHAH BIN MUHAMAD 11DKA10F2016

4 ROSZITA BINTI AHMAD 11DKA10F2027

WHAT IS FOOD POISONING ?

Food poisoning comes from eating foods that contain

germs like bad bacteria or toxins,

which are poisonous substances

ARTICLE15 STUDENTS TREATED FOR SUSPECTED FOOD POISONING

SEREMBAN, 17 July 2012-Fifteen students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Sheikh Haji Mohd Said here were rushed to the Tuanku Jaafar Seremban Hospital yesterday with suspected food poisoning.

All of them were allowed to leave after receiving outpatient treatment about 9am yesterday.

It is understood that the 15 were among 72 Form 3 to Form 5 students who were believed to have suffered food poisoning after dinner at the school hostel Sunday night.

A student, Nor Syahira Mohd Shah, 16, said she spent a sleepless night due to diarrhea and vomiting.

Fellow student Atiqah Mohd Rafi, 13, said she had similar symptoms and had vomited more than 10 times.Meanwhile, the Hospital ‘s public relations officer, Lathifah Abdul Hamid confirmed that 15 students from the school had received treatment at the hospital about 9.15am.

“From the information we received, 72 students from the school experienced stomach upset and diarrhea from suspected food poisoning.

“All 15 who were treated here are reported to be stable,” she said.State Health, Science, Technology and Innovation Action Committee chairman Datuk Ismail Taib said they would investigate the matter and take action if the canteen operator was at fault.The school authorities were unavailable for comment when contacted

ARTICLESTUDENTS DOWN WITH FOOD POISONING AFTER SAHUR MEAL

KOTA BARU, 2 Sept 2010 — Forty-two students of a secondary school in Bachok suffered food poisoning after having their “sahur” (Ramadan pre-dawn meal) yesterday, according to the Kelantan Education Department.A spokesman said today the students, from the first to the fifth forms of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Perdana staying at the school hostel, vomited and had diarrhea after the meal and were rushed to two hospitals.“Thirteen students were sent to the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZII) and the rest to the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian.“Only three students still remain at the HRPZII, the rest having been given outpatient treatment and allowed to go back,” he said.The spokesman said the department had suspended the service at the school canteen where the students had had their meal, and was awaiting a report from the school administration on the matter.

Causes of food poisoning

CAUSES

BACTERIA AND

VIRUSES

PARASITES

MOLD, TOXINS AND

CONTAMINANTS

ALLERGENS

Descriptions about causes of food poisoning

Bacteria and viruses Bacteria and viruses are the most common cause of food poisoning. The symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary, depending on which bacteria or virus has contaminated the food

parasitesParasites are organisms that derive nourishment and protection from other living organisms known as hosts. In the United States, the most common foodborne parasites are protozoa, roundworms, and tapeworms.

Mold, toxins and contaminantsMost food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites rather than toxic substances in the food. But, some cases of food poisoning can be linked to either natural toxins or chemical toxins.

allergensFood allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your body's immune system. Some foods, such as nuts, milk, eggs, or seafood, can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies.

Effect of food poisoning

DIARRHEA

Diarrhea is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day

VOMITING

Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose. Vomiting can be caused by a wide variety of conditions; it may present as a specific response to ailments like gastritis or poisoning

How to Prevention of food poisoning

PURCHASE OF FOOD Select fresh meat and vegetable. Purchase food from hygienic, reliable and reputable sources to ensure quality. Do not patronize unlicensed hawkers or food stalls selling cooked food. Read and follow the storage instructions, and pay attention to the "use by" or "best before" date on food labels when buying repacked food. Do not buy any food that is abnormal in appearance, for example: canned food in rusty, expanded or dented cans.

Handling of food Food should be thoroughly washed before storage or cooking. Meat and seafood must be thoroughly cooked. Food should be consumed as soon as it is served. Hot food should be eaten when it is still hot and cold dishes should be stored in the refrigerator until consumption. Use different sets of chopping blocks and knives for cutting raw and cooked food.

Storage of food Raw and cooked food should be stored separately to avoid cross contamination. Place cooked food in the upper compartment of refrigerator. Cooked food, unless consumed at once, should be kept below 4°C or above 63°C. Do not store food under room temperature to avoid multiplication of bacteria. Leftover food should be stored in the refrigerator and re-heated thoroughly before consumption.

Refrigerator should be cleaned properly and regularly and its temperature should be kept below

4°C.

Do not store excessive amount of food in the refrigerator to avoid affecting cold air circulation.

Environmental hygiene Put all rubbish & food remains into a dustbin and cover it up tightly. Dustbin must be emptied frequently and regularly. Clean the kitchen frequently and regularly to prevent harboring rats and insects.

Personal hygiene Wash hands with soap and water after going to the toilet and before handling food. Anybody who suffers from diarrhea or vomiting should not handle or touch any food to avoid bacteria contaminating the food. Bandage wounds with waterproof plasters before handling any food

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