World Food Safety Day 2024: 6 Health Risks Of Contaminated Foods

By Chitra Shah
07 Jun 2024, 10:30 IST

Every year, June 7 is celebrated as 'World Food Safety Day'. On this occasion, we bring you some health risks of consuming contaminated foods as per WHO. Tap to know!

INDIGESTION

Eating unhygienic or contaminated food can infect the intestine and can result in indigestion.

Typhoid Fever

Contaminated food can cause typhoid fever, which is caused by the bacteria 'Salmonella typhi'. It can have many painful symptoms like body aches, nausea, and headaches.

Cholera

Consumption of contaminated foods increases the risk of many diseases like cholera, which is caused by the bacteria, 'Vibrio cholerae'. It is mainly present in contaminated food and water.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food and water, causing symptoms like fever, fatigue, and jaundice.

E. coli Infection

E. coli Infection is caused by 'Escherichia coli' bacteria, which is transmitted through contaminated food or water, resulting in severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and vomiting.

INFORMATION CREDITS

These are some health risks caused by contaminated foods as per the 'World Health Organization'. Always consume hygienic foods and water. Follow safety tips to store food and water.

CONCLUSION

Diet plays a key role in overall well-being. Always consume nutrient-dense, hygienic food to live a healthy life.