Dirty, re-cooked foods can cause more than 200 different diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year more than half a billion cases of illness are caused by eating dirty food, this is a global threat to humans. Food that is not safe can cause more than 200 different diseases from diarrhea to cancer.

Potentially more than 200 diseases when eating re-cooked food

Research shows that unsafe foods like undercooked meat can cause more than 200 different diseases from diarrhea to cancer . Changes in food production make these foods more likely to be invaded by insects and contaminated with chemicals.

Caution in food

Contaminated food can contain many harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxic chemicals. For example, uncooked meat, fruit and vegetables contaminated with feces and shellfish contain marine toxins.

WHO said the epidemic investigations have become increasingly difficult. In the first time WHO reported on this issue, the Director General Dr. Margaret Chan warned: " A local food problem can quickly turn into an international emergency."

Dirty, re-cooked foods can cause more than 200 different diseases.(Illustration)

Food production has not only been industrialized but also the globalization and commercialization of food production. These changes have created many opportunities for harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals to invade food.

General analyzes from scientific sources worldwide show that most deaths are caused by pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli and norovirus . The majority of deaths are in Africa and Southeast Asia. 40% of deaths are children under the age of 5 years, this is the most vulnerable age group.

Danger from re-cooked food

Experts say that diseases caused by re-raw foods also carry major economic risks . They estimated that E. coli outbreaks in Germany in 2011 at a cost of about $ 1.3 billion (£ 876m) caused heavy damage to farmers in particular and the industry in general.

Restricted use of re-cooked foods.(Illustration)

WHO urges government leaders to urgently strengthen food safety systems.On April 7, WHO launched a food safety campaign . This campaign aims to remind people and the government about the origins of ingredients and ingredients in meals and question whether they are handled properly and safely at all stages.

How to have safe food

• Wash hands, surfaces and equipment before preparing food.
• Raw and cooked food, use utensils exclusively for handling fresh food.
• Safe temperature - do not keep cooked food at room temperature for more than two hours.
• Keep the food tube hot (above 60C) before serving.
• Use clean water to wash fruits and vegetables.