Outbreak of Food Poisoning in Turkey

At least 300 people were treated at Kocaeli hospitals after they developed mass food poisoning from consuming a meal of chicken shawarma at a commercial centre. Two of the patients were in critical condition. The outbreak’s specific cause is under investigation, and laboratory results are pending.

建议

Over 200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances such as heavy metals. Travellers can reduce the risk of exposure to the many germs that cause intestinal illness (such as cholera, E. coli, salmonella, parasites and many viruses) by following strict food and water precautions to avoid consuming contaminated food and water (especially when sold by street vendors and fast food establishments). These precautions include ensuring that meat is cooked thoroughly, not drinking tap water or ice made from tap water and trying to avoid swallowing water when swimming. Practising careful personal hygiene with frequent hand washing helps reduce the risk.