Globally, foodborne diseases caused by contaminated food affect over 550 million people each year, resulting in 230,000 deaths. In children under 5 years old, 40% contract foodborne illnesses. Nationally in Malaysia, a food poisoning incident sickened 849 students across 16 schools in Sabah, and 16 athletes at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Sea Games were affected by a stomach bug. Food poisoning can cause death if not treated properly. To cure it, one should avoid greasy or spicy foods, stay hydrated by drinking water, get plenty of rest, and see a doctor if symptoms last for days.

1. Food Safety
By : Siaw Xuan, Lynn Yi, Jeffry, Siaw Xiang

2. How serious is food poisoning?
(food borne)
Globally
1. 40 % of the children under age of 5 carry foodborne disease by eating contaminated food.
- Average of 125 thousand of deaths due to foodborne disease.
2. Average of 550 million people fall ill due to diarrhoeal ( diarrhea ) by eating contaminated food.
- 230 thousand death every year due to diarrhea.
Nationally
1. 39 food poisoning incidents involving 849 students in 16 Sabah ( East Malaysia ) school altogether.
2. Latest Kuala Lumpur Sea Games 2017, 16 Malaysian athletes came down with stomach bug.

3. What happens if you get food poisoning?
- Can cause death if it is not treated properly.

4. Ways to cure food poisoning?
Don’t eat fried, greasy,
spicy foods ( avoid
eating for first few
days )
Stay hydrated ( drink lots of water)
If it last for days, see a
doctor
Get plenty of restAvoid caffeine, alcohol,
bubbly, fizzy drinks

5. Ways to prevent food poisoning?
1. Always wash your hands before cooking or eating.
2. Wash dishes and utensils that have had any contact with foods like raw meat,
poultry, fish, or eggs.
3. DO NOT use expired foods, packaged food with a broken seal, or cans that are
bulging or have a dent.
4. DO NOT use foods that have a spoiled taste.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf_-DqzTcic

7. Reference
How serious is food?
Globally
1. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs399/en/
Nationally
2. http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/food-poisoning-hits-malaysian-athletes
Types of food poisoning
3. https://www.slideshare.net/shivanianandh/microorganisms-and-disease-causing-agent
How to cure it?
4. https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/food-poisoning-treatment
5. https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/understanding-food-poisoning-treatment#2-3