An important consideration in public health management is gastrointestinal disorder. Of several gastrointestinal problems, the food poisoning is an important disorder. Food poisoning can be seen worldwide with high prevalence in developing countries. This disorder can cause both morbidity and mortality to the patient. The food sanitation is required for successful management of food poisoning. In this article, the authors briefly review and discuss on the data on food poisoning outbreak in Thailand. The article focuses on the problem that is existed in this tropical country. Show Document Type: Research Article Affiliations: 1: Sanitation 1 Medical Academic Center, Bangkok, Thailand 2: Hainan Medical University, China; Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia Publication date: 01 January 2015 Globally, billions of people are at risk of foodborne diseases (FBDs) and millions fall ill from these every year. Many die as a result of consuming unsafe food. FBDs can also affect economic development through the tourism, agricultural and food export industries. The South-East Asia Region has the second highest burden of FBDs after the African Region, with more than 150 million cases and 175 000 deaths annually. This report will support policy-makers in implementing the right strategies to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks to improve food safety. Publications In recent years, "street foods" have assumed important cultural, economic and social dimensions. Civil and public health administrators have come to realize... Appropriate dietary information and messages remain a major tool for the promotion and protection of the health and nutrition of all population groups... The consumption of foodborne pathogens contaminated in food is one of the major causes of diarrheal diseases in Thailand. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and types of contaminating bacteria in retailed foodstuffs in Thailand. Food from four categories (137 samples total), including meat (51 samples), vegetables (38 samples), fish or seafood (37 samples), and fermented food (11 samples), was purchased randomly from seven different open-markets and seven supermarkets in Thailand from August 2010 to March 2011. Seven types of major foodborne pathogens were identified using conventional culture methods. Approximately 80% of meat samples tested was contaminated with Salmonella spp. In contrast, the Salmonella spp. contamination rate of vegetable (5%) or fermented food (9%) samples was comparatively low. Six strains of Cronobacter sakazakii and two strains of Yersinia enterocolitica were also isolated. A substantially higher rate of contamination by Bacillus cereus was observed in fermented food (82%) than in samples of meat (2%) and fish or seafood (5%). Seven Listeria spp. isolates were obtained from meat and fish or seafood samples. Approximately 39% of samples tested were found to be contaminated with Staphylococcus spp. (54 isolates). The rate of bacterial contamination of meat did not depend on the type of market. However, the contamination rate of Staphylococcus spp. in vegetables was higher in open markets than in supermarkets, and the contamination rate of Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus spp. in fish or seafood samples purchased in open markets was likewise higher than in those purchased in supermarkets. Therefore, improvement of hygienic practices throughout the food chain may be required to reduce the risk of food poisoning. PubMed Disclaimer Similar articles
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Food safety.. Listeriosis.. Natural toxins in food.. Is it common to get food poisoning in Thailand?Due to the fairly high occurrence of food poisoning in the region, those living in or traveling to Thailand should remain vigilant to prevent themselves from ingesting contaminated food or water. Is food safe to eat in Thailand?The food may look safe and hot, but a poor hygiene practice should be a major red flag. Look at how the ingredients are being stored and handled and also if the flies are being kept off or they are freely landing on it. If someone is handling money and the raw ingredients at the same time, it is a cause for concern. Are bananas safe to eat in Thailand?This suggests the pesticide residues reside mostly in the peel of pineapple, banana, and dragon fruit. Therefore, in practice, it is safe to eat pineapple, banana, and dragon fruit in Thailand because these fruits are always served without their peel. |
