Nutritionists warn of raw food menu ‘live crab, shot squid, dancing shrimp’, eat according to the trend, risk of getting germs – Chinese parasites. Bleeding in the brain, be careful! Danger of blindness Adhere to the principles of cooked – clean – hygienic
Dr. Pairote Sao Nuam, Assistant Manager of Health Promotion Fund (ThaiHealth) and Acting Director of the Office of Healthy Lifestyle Promotion, ThaiHealth.com said that online media consumption trend There are consumer groups who like to eat raw foods such as live rice crabs, live squids, and dancing shrimp without being cooked. regarded as a group-specific behaviour. including the desire to experiment In addition, a video clip of eating raw food has been published through online media. became a popular menu trend There are exciting ways to eat. may induce mimic behavior The consumption of food should be based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization for 5 things. 1. Cleanliness. 2. Separate raw food from other raw materials. 3. Cooked thoroughly 4. Store food at the right temperature. 5. Use clean water and safe ingredients for cooking. Proper cooking and hygiene practices Helps reduce the risk of consuming contaminants that cause long-term health problems
Asst. Prof. Dr. Warongsiri Khemsawat, Head of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit Institute of Nutrition Mahidol University said that eating raw nachos poses a risk of lung fluke and rat lung parasites. Lung flukes, when entering the intestines, can penetrate into the lungs. Resulting in chronic cough and chest pain. Rat lung parasites. In addition to the general symptoms, fever, headache and vomiting. The most dangerous result in blindness. Live squid soaked in a glass of seafood sauce, when eaten fresh, there is a chance of getting artificial cholera. which is a bacteria found in the sea Resulting in severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, watery stools, and some even enteritis. In addition, there is a risk of parasites found in saltwater animals. This results in abdominal pain, distension, nausea, and flatulence. In cases of mobile parasites, it can cause intestinal ulcers. The severity of consuming contaminated raw food depends on the quantity and frequency of consumption. and the health of consumers If you have a medical condition or have low immunity can be fatal
“parasites in raw food Even if ingested in small quantities, it is dangerous because the parasite can incubate and grow in the human body. May cause disorders of the body system In severe cases, the parasite invades other organs, such as the liver, intestines, muscles, lungs, and brain, potentially causing pneumonia or encephalitis. May be fatal. How to prevent 1. Avoid eating raw or undercooked food. 2. Wash raw materials with clean water before cooking. 3. Cook at a temperature of more than 70 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes or more. 4. Keep the meat at an extremely cold temperature. 5. Buy food or eat from a restaurant that is clean and hygienic to create safety for consumption. Emphasis on freshly cooked food. Reduce the risk of spreading disease with food and water as a medium,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Worongsiri.