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Key wellness strategies & self-care/productivity tips to prevent food poisoning

Understand what causes food poisoning

• Food and water can be contaminated by bacteria, toxins, viruses, parasites, or chemicals.
• The risk isn’t only “old food”—even seemingly normal food can become dangerous.

Know who is at higher risk

• Children
• Pregnant women
• Elderly
• People with weakened immune systems

Reduce conditions that allow microbes to grow

• The risk increases when storage/preparation conditions are suitable for microbial growth.

Avoid common high-risk practices

• Improper storage
• Poor hygiene
• Undercooking food

Be extra careful with specific higher-risk foods

• Milk and dairy products
• Meat
• Chicken
• Fish
• Cream desserts
• Homemade preserves and pickles

Recognize symptoms early

Common symptoms include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Sometimes fever

In severe cases, there may be possible effects on the nervous system (e.g., problems with vision, speech, swallowing, breathing).

Act quickly when symptoms are severe

• If poisoning is severe or affects the nervous system / breathing, consult a doctor immediately.

Practice “healthy eating” beyond ingredients

• Focus on how food is prepared and stored, not just what it is.
• “A little attention” to food handling can help prevent bigger health risks.

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