In today's fast life, it is very common disease. Mostly it happens due to eating in social places , social functions, hotels etc. In restaurants and hotels food quality is not up to the mark. If you are habitual of eating in restaurants and hotels, you are more prone to get food poisoning. Consuming contaminated food items is main cause of food poisoning. It is also known as foodborne illness or disease.
It is an illness due to consuming bacteria or germs affected food items. These food items contain poisonous elements. Mild food poisoning is very common among us. But
Causes
We must avoid all the causes of food poisoning. Causes are as follows
Not being hygienic
* Fruits and vegetables are not washed properly.
* Half cooked meal especially non-vegetarian items
* Impure water
* Contaminated juices
* Food cooked in half or partially cleaned vessels
* Food cooked by a person who has not washed his hand properly
* Expired packaged food items
Bacteria & Germs
Sometime bacteria and germs which you get from other persons also can be cause of food poisoning. Some bacteria and germs are as follows:
* E.coli