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Anyone who has ever had food poisoning will know what an unpleasant experience it can be. In some cases, it can even be downright dangerous – especially for vulnerable individuals such as infants and pregnant women. Here are a few facts around food poisoning that all food handlers – whether at home or in a restaurant – should be aware of. 1. Food poisoning occurs when harmful bugs get into food and multiply Examples of these bugs include: Bacteria – such as salmonella,
Read MoreA clean, orderly and hygienic office is more than just a nice place to work, it can also enable a business to make more money. As an employer, labour costs are likely to be one of your biggest expenses – or investments to put it in a more positive light. Naturally, you want to be able to maximise productivity from your workforce. The good news is that by taking a little extra care in keeping your premises clean each day, you
Read MoreA waiting room at a medical or dental practice is not merely a place for patients to sit before they are seen, it forms part of the whole healing environment. Your clinic’s reception area and waiting rooms give patients the first impression of your practice, and the more soothing, welcoming, professional, hygienic and clean these areas are the better. The quality of waiting areas can even affect your patients’ health outcomes, in terms of providing a sense that you genuinely care about
Read MoreViruses and bacterial illnesses are often associated with the winter season, but there are germs around that thrive in the heat and can cause summer illness in offices around Australia. Food poisoning in particular can be a problem during the summer, and can be spread not only through contaminated food, but also through person-to-person contact or from touching contaminated surfaces. Food poisoning statistics and facts There are around 30,000 notifications of food poisoning to the Department of Health each year in Australia,
Read MoreSalmonella is a bacterium found in humans and animals, but most especially in chickens and on their eggs. It is often present in raw meat, especially poultry, but is killed by the cooking process. This is one of the reasons that chicken should always be thoroughly cooked with no trace of pink. Symptoms of salmonella infection Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhoea and vomiting, stomach cramps, headache, fever, and dehydration. According to the Better Health Channel, it can take up to 72 hours
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