How dangerous is eating grilled meat, skewers, and 'dirty' food?

GĐXH - If you eat "dirty" food, the most dangerous thing is that the toxins will gradually accumulate in the body, causing chronic, dangerous diseases.

According to the warning of the Food Safety Department ( Ministry of Health ), currently, food service establishments and street food are becoming more and more popular in big cities such as grilled meat, skewers...

These shops, besides being convenient, also pose many potential food safety risks due to unsanitary storage and processing conditions, use of ingredients of unknown origin, as well as the risk of contamination with microorganisms and toxic chemicals.

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To continue to strengthen food safety and food poisoning prevention, the Food Safety Department has requested the Hanoi Department of Health to proactively coordinate with local functional units to strengthen supervision and implement food safety control measures, including:

Strictly check the source of raw materials, food additives, cooking oil, especially for grilled meat, skewers, fast food, etc. at food service establishments, street food, food around schools, strictly handle cases of violation of food safety regulations.

In addition, it is necessary to promote propaganda and dissemination of knowledge about food safety, measures to ensure food safety and prevent food poisoning for business owners, food service and street food vendors. At the same time, propaganda for consumers, especially primary and secondary school students to choose clean restaurants, limit eating in dusty areas, places with many vehicles, smoke and dust, which do not ensure food safety and hygiene.

How dangerous is eating "dirty" food?

Previously, speaking with a reporter from SKDS Newspaper, Dr. Le Anh Tien said that if you eat "dirty" food, the most dangerous thing is that the toxins will gradually accumulate in the body, causing chronic and dangerous diseases. Specifically:

- Chronic metal poisoning causes liver failure, kidney failure, central nervous system degeneration, dementia, Parkinson's disease, insomnia, anxiety, memory loss, and even bone marrow failure leading to anemia and leukopenia.

- Food containing antibiotic residues or animal growth stimulants will gradually accumulate in the body, causing edema, water retention in the body and diseases such as heart rhythm disturbances, stimulating the nervous system, causing anxiety, insomnia, stress, and then possibly causing nervous breakdown. In addition, when poisoned by this type, the body is susceptible to resistance to antibiotics, so when the body gets sick, it will be more difficult to treat.

Poisoning by inorganic substances such as formalin, urea, borax... can cause chronic liver and kidney damage and is also a risk factor for cancer and brain cell damage.

- Toxins in dirty food contaminated with additives, chemical preservatives not allowed for human use or overdose can damage cells in the body and affect the next generation. Because the reproductive cells of the reproductive system are one of the most vulnerable cells. If damaged, it will inhibit the activity of the ovaries and testicles, creating many immature eggs that are still ovulating or creating deformed sperm that are difficult to conceive and lead to infertility.

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Some signs to recognize "dirty", unsafe food

Unusual smell, color, shape: Dirty food often has a foul smell, strange taste or unnatural color or shape. For example, meat has a foul, rancid smell, fish has a strong fishy smell, vegetables and fruits have bright colors,...

Unclear ingredients and labels: Dirty food often has no labels or incomplete or unclear labels. For example, food has no production date, expiry date, no information about ingredients, etc.

Unsanitary storage conditions: Dirty food is often stored in unsanitary conditions, such as in damp, dusty places, etc.

Unusual prices: Dirty food is often cheaper than safe food.

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