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Food Hygiene

A lack of hygiene in the kitchen can have serious consequences. Bacteria can start to grow and spread. This could cause food poisoning, which can be very dangerous. Why don’t you work through the activity sheet with your child to help them keep their cooking clean?

January

Signs of a foodborne illnesses

Foodborne illness is caused by people consuming micro-organisms or toxins on food. Each year it is estimated that 1 in 10 people will suffer from a foodborne illness.

You need to look out for the following symptoms:-

Diarrhoea
Stomach ache
Vomiting
Nausea
Fever

Symptoms usually begin several days after eating the contaminated food but can come on much quicker. If symptoms are mild they will usually go on their own or you can speak to a pharmacist or NHS Direct for advice. If you are very unwell you should speak to your doctor.

Where possible avoid preparing food for yourself of others until you have fully recovered.

	December	Get your cleaning right
	November	Fish tips
	October	Cover up
	September	Teach your child from a young age
	August	Careful with a cold
	July	Keep long hair tied back when cooking
	June	Try to dry naturally
	May	Make sure you get frozen food home quickly from the shop
	April	Avoid contamination when preparing food
	March	Don’t keep pets near food in the kitchen
	February	Babies

Listen while you cook

Who is in the spotlight this month?

Eat the right foods