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▍Four steps to avoid botulinum toxin food poisoning
Food safety is the most important factor to avoid food poisoning when eating canned good always remember the following Dos and Don’ts.
Don’ts
Do not eat food from a damaged can:If a food can is swollen, dented or rusted do not eat the contents.
Do not select homemade meat products:Never purchase meat from an unknown source or if it has been home cured. Homemade food is processed in an environment that is not as sterilized as that of a food plant and mistakes in the cooking process can more easily lead to botulinum toxin food poisoning.
Dos
Ensure food is properly heated:Vacuum packed food should be placed in a freezer shortly after purchase. Before being eaten it should be heated to boiling point (100°C) for a minimum of 10 minutes, to ensure harmful bacteria such as botulinum toxin is sterilized.
Ensure labeling is complete:When purchasing canned or packaged food, choose products with clear labeling and complete packaging to ensure the food is safe to consume.
Strictly follow the above rules to ensure food safety and avoid food poisoning.