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Preventing food poisoning in hot weather

Prolonged hot weather creates favorable conditions for bacteria to grow, leading to unsafe food and food poisoning. Therefore, consumers should form the habit of using safe food to protect their health.

Báo Đà NẵngBáo Đà Nẵng17/07/2025

Many street vendors sell all kinds of snacks that are not properly preserved. Photo: KHÁNH NGÁ
Many street vendors sell all kinds of snacks that are not properly preserved. Photo: KHÁNH NGÁ

According to records, at many traditional markets, school gates, residential areas, and sidewalks in the city, it is not difficult to find shops selling pre-processed foods with eye-catching appearance and diverse types such as: mixed rice paper, bread, rice rolls, grilled pork vermicelli, chicken feet, fried sausages, fried sour sausages, etc.

These dishes are often not covered or preserved properly, making them susceptible to dust, insects and harmful bacteria. Customers are mainly students, workers, and those who want fast, convenient and cheap food.

Mr. Ha Thanh My (living in Hoa Cuong ward) said that due to the busy nature of his job, he often eats breakfast and lunch at restaurants near his office. He knows that these stalls are not hygienic, the sellers do not wear gloves, the food is not covered properly, but he still has to buy them because it saves time...

Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Ha (Thanh Khe ward) said that after eating fried nem chua at a sidewalk stall near the school, both mother and child experienced symptoms of stomachache just a few hours after eating. She took her child to a medical facility near her home for examination and was diagnosed with mild food poisoning. "When I bought it, I saw that the stall was crowded and the nem was fried on the spot, but I didn't expect that there was still a potential risk of food safety," Ms. Ha shared.

Dr. Truong Thi Hoa, Deputy Head of the Department of Tropical Medicine, Da Nang Hospital, said that there are 4 main causes of food poisoning: microorganisms, chemicals, food containing natural toxins, and spoiled food. The incubation period is from 2-4 hours, while food poisoning caused by microorganisms has an incubation period of 6-48 hours. The main symptoms of food poisoning are: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and possibly fever.

In addition, hot weather is a favorable condition for flies, mosquitoes, etc. to breed and spread pathogens through food and drinking water. This is also the reason why gastrointestinal diseases, especially acute diarrhea, increase in the summer.

People need to choose safe food, preserve food properly, maintain hygiene while preparing food; choose restaurants and eateries that ensure food hygiene and safety...

In addition, in the hot season, many people make common mistakes in food preservation such as: leaving cooked, unfinished food at room temperature without covering it; putting hot food in the refrigerator; not covering food when storing it cold; mixing raw and cooked food...

When there are signs of food poisoning, people need to go to the nearest medical facility for timely monitoring and treatment; drink plenty of water or ORS to replenish water and electrolytes. At the same time, keep a sample of suspected food or vomit in a sealed bag to help the doctor diagnose the cause and appropriate solution...

Source: https://baodanang.vn/phong-chong-ngo-doc-thuc-pham-mua-nang-nong-3297056.html


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