Food poisoning is a generic term used to signify
illness acquired through the consumption of poisonous food. It is usually an
illness contacted following the consumption or ingestion of food which contains
toxics produced by bacteria, poisonous plants, animals and inorganic chemicals
(Martins, 2016).
illness acquired through the consumption of poisonous food. It is usually an
illness contacted following the consumption or ingestion of food which contains
toxics produced by bacteria, poisonous plants, animals and inorganic chemicals
(Martins, 2016).
Vorvick (2011) explained that food poisoning is caused
by certain bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins that commonly occur after
eating at picnics, school canteen, large social functions or restaurants. It
also occurs from eating or drinking any food prepared using unclean utensils
and other equipments.
by certain bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins that commonly occur after
eating at picnics, school canteen, large social functions or restaurants. It
also occurs from eating or drinking any food prepared using unclean utensils
and other equipments.
Congree (2009) noted that the food itself may contain
food poisoning bacteria when it is brought into the kitchen or bacteria may
enter the food due to faulty handling during preparations. Therefore, the
sources of food poisoning include the food handler, the environment where the
food is stored and prepared.
food poisoning bacteria when it is brought into the kitchen or bacteria may
enter the food due to faulty handling during preparations. Therefore, the
sources of food poisoning include the food handler, the environment where the
food is stored and prepared.
