Food Poisoning
Introduction
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Food is a basic necessity of our daily life. We need food to provide our body with energy and also to help build, maintain and repair our body cells and tissues. With reference to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, food is classified as a physiological need which is thought of as the most important physical requirement for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail.
As a consumer, the factor that is most crucial to us is cleanliness. Cleanliness in the form of preparation of food and also cleanliness in the handling of food. So what happens when these are compromised and no proper steps are taken to ensure that the food served is entirely safe for consumption? Food-borne illnesses, or commonly known as food poisoning.
Food poisoning is generally defined as an illness caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins from germs that affects humans through contaminated food or water. There are many types of food poisoning but in this report I will be looking into the outbreak in 10 pre-schools in Singapore in May 2011 caused by Salmonella Enteritidis, its causes and how such cases can be prevented in the future.
Discussion and Analysis
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes food-borne illnesses and is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. This infection can occur in humans and animals. Most people infected with salmonella are ill for four to seven days and in some cases may be ill enough to require hospitalization. Serious complications and death are rare and are more likely in the very young, the very old, and people who have other health problems.
It is stated in the article that the bacteria was found in the seafood marinara pasta supplied by Mum’s kitchen. (“Salmonella cause,” 2011, para.2) However, the organism is not native to seafood but is commonly found in items such as poultry and eggs. The viable
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Food is a basic necessity of our daily life. We need food to provide our body with energy and also to help build, maintain and repair our body cells and tissues. With reference to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, food is classified as a physiological need which is thought of as the most important physical requirement for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail.
As a consumer, the factor that is most crucial to us is cleanliness. Cleanliness in the form of preparation of food and also cleanliness in the handling of food. So what happens when these are compromised and no proper steps are taken to ensure that the food served is entirely safe for consumption? Food-borne illnesses, or commonly known as food poisoning.
Food poisoning is generally defined as an illness caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins from germs that affects humans through contaminated food or water. There are many types of food poisoning but in this report I will be looking into the outbreak in 10 pre-schools in Singapore in May 2011 caused by Salmonella Enteritidis, its causes and how such cases can be prevented in the future.
Discussion and Analysis
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes food-borne illnesses and is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. This infection can occur in humans and animals. Most people infected with salmonella are ill for four to seven days and in some cases may be ill enough to require hospitalization. Serious complications and death are rare and are more likely in the very young, the very old, and people who have other health problems.
It is stated in the article that the bacteria was found in the seafood marinara pasta supplied by Mum’s kitchen. (“Salmonella cause,” 2011, para.2) However, the organism is not native to seafood but is commonly found in items such as poultry and eggs. The viable