Actor Janhvi Kapoor is suffering from a "severe case of food poisoning" and is currently on the road to recovery after being admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. The news was confirmed to NDTV by Janhvi's father Boney Kapoor, who revealed that Janhvi's condition is better now. She is likely to recover in 1-2 days and will soon be discharged from the hospital. More details on her condition are awaited. Food poisoning can happen if there are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage you consume, explains the Mayo Clinic. Common symptoms of food poisoning include:
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain and cramps
- Fever
- Headache
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How To Identify Contaminated Food?
It is best to avoid eating any food you suspect is contaminated. There are higher chances of contamination if the food is not fresh, raw ingredients are not washed properly, food is not cooked to a safe internal temperature, or the storage of the food is unsanitary. Things that may contaminate food and water include bacteria, viruses, parasites fungi, toxins and chemicals.
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Precautions To Avoid Food Poisoning:
1. Wash Food Before Cooking
This is the most essential step that has to be followed for cooking. It is important to clean vegetables, rice, or pulses with water, to remove any dust particles or bacteria.
2. Keep Your Hands Clean
Hygiene should never be compromised, as it is directly related to our health. Our hands should be clean especially while cooking, serving, or eating food.
3. Avoid Eating Food From Outside
We are more prone to getting stomach infections and food poisoning after eating street food or food bought from outside, because of lack of hygiene and improper ways of storing food.
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4. Always Check The Expiry Date
Packed food has a limited shelf life so it is important to check when they are about to get expired. Eating food beyond its date of expiry can lead to food poisoning.
Follow these preventive measure to reduce your risk of any food-borne illness.