What are the most effective measures to take if a foodborne illness is suspected?
What are the most effective measures to take if a foodborne illness is suspected?
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There are a number of actions that can be taken to contain and manage a potential foodborne illness. These measures include contacting a health care professional, properly labeling and storing food at appropriate temperatures, properly washing hands and scrubbing kitchen surfaces with bleach solution, cooking or reheating food fully to the recommended temperature and checking expiration dates of ingredients, ensuring good personal hygiene, avoiding cross-contamination in the kitchen and during dining activities, thoroughly cleaning any area potentially affected by an illness after contact with infected individuals. It is important to remember that quarantine is not a necessary measure; any individual who contracts a bacterial or viral infection will begin feeling sick several days after they have been exposed. That being said, anyone who may be responsible for causing an outbreak should stay home until fully recovered.
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What are the most effective measures to take if a foodborne illness is suspected?
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1. Report the suspected foodborne illness to public health authorities.
2. Save all of the suspect food and any packaging for public health investigators to review.
3. Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated food.
4. Contact your local health care provider for testing, treatment and further medical advice if necessary .
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