Weekly Prognosis and Health Threats: Food Poisoning Cases Expected to Continue in Thailand

Department of Disease Control would like to publish “Weekly Prognosis and Health Threats”

No. 14/2566 Week 15 (16 – 22 April 2023)

“From the surveillance of the Department of Disease Control. Situation of food poisoning in the past year 2023, between 1 Jan. – 12 Apr. 2023, 27,405 patients were found from 76 provinces, the sickness rate was 41.42 per hundred thousand population. No deaths were found. The three most common age groups were 0-4 years old (14.19%), 15-24 years old (13.34%), and 25-34 years old (12.82%). Poisoning was a cluster with more than 50 cases, 17 cases, ranging from 50-388 cases, 12 cases were found in schools, followed by prisons, 2 events, and gatherings for other activities such as religious ceremonies, 3 weddings. Most of the causes are caused by pathogens of the genus S.aureus or B. cereus or salmonella spp etc. that are contaminated in food, such as fried rice, chicken rice, rice noodles, as well as drinking water and ice with unhygienic production processes.”

“This week’s prognosis and health threats are expected to continue to see a high number of food poisoning cases. Combined with this period in Thailand with very hot weather. As a result, food spoils quickly and may contain toxins and bacteria. by food poisoning patients There will be nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loose stools. Watery or bloody stools together with other symptoms such as headache, dry throat, thirst and may have a fever which if the symptoms are more severe contaminated with pathogens entering the bloodstream It may be life threatening. Most often occur in clusters. in groups of people who share food and water For first aid, take frequent sips of the ORS electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration. If the symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

The Department of Disease Control recommends that you should buy food that is fresh, clean, in shape, taste, smell, color, not unusual, washed before being cooked. Cook food with heat to cook thoroughly. Adhere to the principle of “cooked, hot, clean”. Eat freshly cooked food. Do not eat raw or undercooked food. Foods that have been cooked for more than 2 hours must be heated thoroughly before eating every time. food choices Clean water and drinking water with the FDA mark. Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly before cooking. assemble and eat after going to the toilet or touching dirt If the food eaten has a change in shape, taste, smell, color, it should not be eaten. for cooks Should adhere to the hygiene of the cook and food sanitation. If in doubt For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.”

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Information from: SAT Team / Bureau of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control

April 18, 2023

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