Do you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, or diarrhea?  You might be experiencing a foodborne illness! But, what has caused this sickness? You might think that what you have eaten is safe, but there are many factors to consider your food hazard-free. Here are some of the common causes of foodborne illnesses : Bacteria can […]

There can be risks in every food we prepare or eat. We need to be aware of the categories of Food Hazards to ensure that our food is free from harm. The following are the different types of common food hazards and where they come from: PHYSICAL These are caused by the improper handling of food. […]

Food Contamination occurs in many ways starting from the production to the serving of food. Eating contaminated food might cause symptoms such as dizziness, stomach pain, and diarrhea. We do not want to experience these, but we also do not want to waste the money we spent on food. You might think that it must be a lot of […]

Meat is commonly eaten when cooked. It is general knowledge that cooking food in high and correct temperatures is one way to kill pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites to prevent food contamination. Although it is the standard for meats to be cooked, there are still cases that meat is eaten raw.   Risks in eating raw […]

Milk contains nutrients that make our body healthy. It is widely known that milk is rich in calcium. It is one of the most common foods we consume especially when it comes to taking care of our bones. There are different kinds of milk found in the market. Whole, low fat, flavored, lactose-free, and raw milk are […]

These are some of the basic tips on handling food, starting from the preparation of meals up to serving. Happy (and safe) eating! Make sure that the product you buy is from a trusted source. You do not want your food to come from a dirty farm or market. Keep raw food in a different […]