Question 1

what are different ways to prevent getting food poisoning after ingesting raw ground turkey?

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Not really: The symptoms, however, usually occur within 6-8 hours after eating the contaminated food.

Question 2

how do you prevent food poisoning?

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Food poisoning: Prevent food poisoning by protecting food from heat, discarding cans that have swollen and popped by internal pressure, and understanding your food source to be safe.  Also cook food thoroughly to prevent bacterial infection.

Question 3

can taking shots prevent food poisoning?

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No: ”food poisoning” has many causes. It ranges from preformed toxins that can make an individual sick in a matter of minutes, to harmful bacteria. The only vaccine available foot foodborne pathogens is for salmonella typhi (typhoid fever), and is only indicated for travelers. Sometimes they are advised to take antibiotic prophylaxis for travelers diarrhea (not a shot but a pill).

Question 4

what are the safest foods that prevent food poisoning?

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Foods: That you cook and prepare yourself.  That way you can make sure they have been prepared in a safe fashion and cooked to specifications that minimize the risk of food poisoning!

Question 5

can you tell me the safest foods to eat that prevent food poisoning?

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None: Unfortunately, there's no "safe" food that won't evercause food poisoning. This is because of the current agricultural practices in this country. However, at home, wash all of your fruits and vegetables. If you eat meat, try to get organic or free-range/grass-fed/etc rather than factory farmed. Wash your countertops and dishes often during preparation. Cook at high enough temp to kill bacteria.

Question 6

how can food poisoning be prevented?

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See below: Don't eat spoiled food.  Cook poultry and other meats thoroughly.  Wash fresh fruits and vegetables well before eating them.

Question 7

how can i prevent getting food poisoning?

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Fresh food: Make all your own food. Don't eat food prepared by other people.

Question 8

what to eat for food poisoning prevention?

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Appropriately: Stored & cleaned & cooked food.

Question 9

does pasteurization prevent food poisoning?

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Some kinds: Pasteurization rapidly heats foods (usually milk, dairy) to a hightemperature to kill disease causing bacteria.  What happens afterwards?  Pasteurized milk can still spoil, get contaminated by bacteria if not kept at appropriate temperature, handled correctly, served by dirty handlers, etc, .

Question 10

if i go to mexico, will having lots of spices or tequila help prevent food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Negative!: Drink bottled water (or tequila). Eat well cooked foods from reliable places. Don't drink tap water. Avoid street vendors. Eat vegetable and fruits that you can peel (like bananas or oranges).  That said, bring some pepto bismal. See:http://www.Medicinenet.Com/travelers_diarrhea/article.Htm
consider taking some Cipro (ciprofloxacin) with you.

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