This state knows a skyrocketing of foodborne diseases, Ministry of Health warns of
The ministry called for food services workers to practice better hygiene.
Case of food poisoningpeak in the hottest months, Mainly because of the microorganisms that can grow on food when distractions outside the gatherings bring individuals to leave food sitting in warm temperatures. In a state, the reason for a sudden increase in cases of food poisoning is quite different, that the Ministry of State Health calls for restaurants to be more vigilant from the Hygiene of the Food Servers.
Food security Newsreported that officials from the Ministry of Health in Minnesota advocate residents of the state to protect against Norovirus. Norovirus often indicated by symptoms such as muscle pain, chills, vomiting and gastrointestinal symptoms has been rising throughout Minnesota in recent weeks, according to the local television news stationKimt3.
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Then on June 14, the Minnesota Ministry of Health published a public notice for residents and restaurant operators:
"Norovirus is a very contagious food origin that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The increase comes after a period of activity of the reduced epidemic [Norovirus] in food institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic ... as Covid Raising Restrictions, please note that other communicable diseases such as That Norovirus are still a problem in Minnesota, and you can take steps to prevent the spread of your employees and customers ".
Food security News describes the rather norovirus graphic manner is transmitted: "norovirus propagates by microscopic particles of faeces or the vomiting of an infected person The virus can float in the air for relatively long periods of time and lives easily on hard surfaces . " They add that Norovirus can pass on the hands and other parts of the body, utensils, and physical contact with another person who has had or exposed to the virus.
The Minnesota Ministry of Health for the List of Guidelines for Following Restoration Workers: Frequent Practice, Gloves Washing Wear Hands When Manipulating Food, and Stay away from the Workplace During Less 24 hours after Norovirus symptoms have passed.
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