Lately, we are presented with
many chemical substances contained in the food we consume everyday and food
hygiene are not well preserved. Of course this makes us worry because the
impact of bad will happen to us but can cause intoxication. Keep accurate handling
of this matter, the food and drinks are a source of nutrients to defend human
life. On the other hand, both as a means of growth potential spread of germs
and infection. Not uncommon to food poisoning. Can you imagine when food
poisoning struck a working population that can make sick and did not come to
work. It is even lower productivity and enterprise will suffer huge losses. Food
poisoning is an illness caused by poisoning (intoxication) harmful substances
or toxic substances after eat food or drink that has been contaminated. Food
poisoning can be caused by three sources of poison:
- Chemical food poisoning, this is due to the presence of toxic chemicals in food. For example, because of an accumulation of metal poisoning (such as lead, mercury) in the body.
- Biological food poisoning due to consuming food containing toxic substances. For example, potatoes contain solanin green flesh that can cause death if eaten in large quantities. Poisonous mushrooms is a frequent cause of food poisoning.
- Diseases transmitted by food, having microorganisms eat contaminated food. Normally microorganisms contaminate food by removing toxins then can make intestinal tract infection.