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during the national day holiday, when family and friends gather together and go on vacation, delicious food is indispensable. however, while we are enjoying delicious food, we must not ignore a potential threat-food poisoning. let’s talk about some knowledge about preventing food poisoning.

(1) choose fresh and safe ingredients

when buying food, we must always give top priority to choosing fresh, non-perishable ingredients. carefully observe the appearance, color, smell and texture of food to ensure it meets quality standards. fresh meat is usually bright in color, shiny, firm in texture, and has no peculiar smell; fresh vegetables have green leaves, no yellow or rotten leaves, and tall and straight stems; fresh fruits have smooth skin, no damage or rot, and have a rich fruity aroma.

at the same time, pay special attention to the production date, shelf life and storage conditions of the food. expired or spoiled food must not be purchased. food with damaged, deformed or odorous packaging should be discarded immediately and do not take chances. after purchasing food, store it as required to ensure that the food maintains good quality and safety during the shelf life.

(2) maintain personal hygiene

maintaining personal hygiene is not just as simple as washing hands before eating and after using the toilet, but also includes many aspects of daily life. in addition to washing hands carefully as mentioned earlier, we must also keep the kitchen and tableware clean and hygienic.

clean kitchen countertops, stoves, sinks and other areas regularly, using hot water and detergent to wash them thoroughly to remove grease and food residue. then, rinse with boiling water or soak in diluted bleach to disinfect and kill any remaining bacteria and viruses. tableware must also be disinfected regularly. you can use boiling disinfection, disinfection cabinet disinfection or use of special tableware disinfectants.

in addition, you should also pay attention to personal dietary hygiene habits, such as not drinking raw water, not eating unclean food, etc. maintaining good personal hygiene habits is an important part of preventing food poisoning. we must always remember and strictly abide by it.

(3) make sure the food is cooked

ensuring that food is fully cooked is one of the key measures to prevent food poisoning, especially for foods that are susceptible to bacterial contamination, such as meat, eggs and seafood. during the cooking process, it is necessary to ensure that the core temperature of the food reaches above 70°c, so as to effectively kill potential pathogenic bacteria.

to ensure your food is heated evenly, use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of your food. for larger pieces of meat or poultry, cut them into smaller pieces to help them heat faster and more evenly during cooking. at the same time, pay attention to the control of cooking time to avoid undercooking or overcooking food, which will affect the taste and nutrition.

when boiling eggs, make sure that the yolk and white are completely set. when cooking seafood, observe that the shell of the seafood is completely opened and the meat is cooked through. only when food is fully cooked can we enjoy it with confidence and avoid the risk of food poisoning.

(4) preserve food properly

properly storing food is an important part of ensuring food safety. first, avoid storing food, especially perishable foods, at room temperature for extended periods of time. food should be refrigerated or frozen as soon as possible to slow the growth of bacteria.

when storing food in the refrigerator, pay attention to classified storage and place raw food and cooked food in different areas to avoid cross-contamination. at the same time, the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to remove expired or spoiled food and keep the interior of the refrigerator clean and hygienic.

also pay attention to the shelf life of food and eat food in the order of shelf life. for leftover food, place it in the refrigerator as soon as possible after cooling and reheat it thoroughly before eating again. when heating, make sure the food is heated evenly and reaches a safe temperature to kill bacteria that may have grown during storage.

(5) choose a good restaurant when dining out

when dining out, choosing a restaurant with good hygiene conditions is an important step to ensure food safety. we must choose restaurants with business licenses, health permits and higher food safety levels. these restaurants usually have stricter management and regulations in food procurement, processing, storage and other aspects, and can provide us with relatively safe food.

after entering the restaurant, pay attention to the cleanliness of the restaurant environment, the disinfection of tableware, and the personal hygiene of the waiters. if you find that the restaurant environment is dirty, the tableware is not disinfected, or the waiters have poor personal hygiene, you should choose to dine with caution or choose another place. at the same time, avoid eating foods from unknown sources, such as snacks and cooked foods without clear labels or from suspicious sources.

the national day holiday is a wonderful time for us to relax and enjoy life, but food safety must not be taken lightly. i hope everyone can enjoy delicious food this holiday, stay away from food poisoning, and make beautiful memories.