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1. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsFood safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Oct 4, 2024 · Food safety fact sheet provides key facts and information on major foodborne illnesses, causes, evolving world and food safety and WHO response.

2. theconversation.com › how-does-food-getHow does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill ...

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   May 16, 2023 · The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year. Published: May 16, 2023 10:41am EDT. Unsafe foods, according to the (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and...

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4. www.who.int › health-topics › food-safetyAssessing microbiological risks in food

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances can cause more than 200 different diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › foodFood poisoning - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage. Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within hours or several days of eating the food. Most people have mild illness and get better without treatment.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFood Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes

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   Food poisoning can happen to anyone who swallows contaminated food. Most people recover on their own, but some can become gravely ill. You’re more at risk if you’re pregnant, older than 65 or have a weakened immune system.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFood contamination and cardiovascular disease: a narrative ...

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   Numerous studies reported the association between food contaminants and cardiovascular risk by demonstrating that (1) the cross-contamination or artificial sweeteners, additives, and adulterants in food processing can be the cause of the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events and (2) environmental factors, such as heavy metals and ...

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   What contaminates food & water?

   • Things that may contaminate food and water include: Bacteria. Viruses. Parasites. Fungi. Toxins. Chemicals. There are more than 250 specific types of food poisoning. Some of the most common causes include: Salmonella: Raw eggs and undercooked poultry are common sources of salmonella poisoning.

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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   Can you get food poisoning if you eat contaminated food?

   • Food poisoning can happen to anyone who swallows contaminated food. Most people recover on their own, but some can become gravely ill. You’re more at risk if you’re pregnant, older than 65 or have a weakened immune system. Young children are also more at risk, especially from dehydration. What is food poisoning?

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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   What should you not eat if you're sick?

   • Using dirty utensils, not washing fruits and vegetables with clean water, and storing raw and cooked food in the same place can also be harmful. Sick people should not handle food. And you should avoid consuming under-cooked foods, particularly meat. Poor farming practices can also contaminate food.

   How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than

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   Why is unsafe food bad for You?

   • Unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances causes more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. It also creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, elderly and the sick.

   Food safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   How many people die from unsafe foods a year?

   • The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year Unsafe foods, according to the (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year.

   How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than

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   What happens if you eat a contaminated food?

   • Contaminated means it’s infected with a toxic organism, like a bacterium, fungus, parasite or virus. Sometimes, the toxic byproducts of these organisms can cause food poisoning. When you eat something toxic, your body reacts to purge the toxins. You may purge through vomiting, diarrhea or both. You may also develop a fever.

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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9. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC7150035Safety of Water Used in Food Production - PMC

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   Unsafe water, which results due to direct contamination or improper or inadequate water treatment processes, generally results in a contaminated food product. Even though all types of foods are at risk, the highest among them are ready-to-eat products.