Sallah Tips For Partygoers And Guests – How To Avoid Food Poisoning

Sallah meat , Sallah rice, Jollof rice, chocolate fountain, fruit bouquets, desserts, salad, juice, cocktails are some of the culinary treats we see at parties or other celebrations. However, these get-togethers could result in food poisoning if you are not careful.

I often come across stories where guests die after eating at a party. I’ve also had my fair share of food poisoning after eating at parties I attended.

Be cautious when eating certain foods at parties. These foods can harbor bacteria that cause food poisoning. It is particularly important that young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those who are ill or whose immune systems are compromised do not eat contaminated foods.

If you or a family member develops nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or abdominal cramps, you could have food poisoning. Symptoms of foodborne illnesses can appear anywhere from 30 minutes to two weeks after eating contaminated food. Most often, people get sick within four to 48 hours after eating contaminated food.

Some foodborne illnesses will resolve themselves without treatment. However, if the symptoms are severe or if the person is very young, old, pregnant or already ill, call a doctor or go to a nearby hospital immediately. If groups of people from different households become sick with vomiting and diarrhoea, see a doctor immediately.

Symptoms of food poisoning:

Symptoms will vary depending on which type of food poisoning you have, but will usually include some or all of the following:

• Vomiting (Being sick)
• Diarrhoea
• Aching muscles
• Headache
• Fever
• Tiredness
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Abdominal Pain
• Stomach Cramps

Tips For The Host:

• Keep everything in the kitchen clean.
• Wash hands often during food preparation and while serving.
• Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Separate your cooked and uncooked foods
• Be smart at the market
• Wash utensils and food surfaces often
• Cook foods to a safe temperature.
• Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods promptly
• Defrost food safely.
• Throw it out when in doubt.

Tips For The Guests

When in doubt, do not eat.