WHO and Dr Kiran Madala’s essential tips for safe cooking

Health By Sumit Jha 9 June, 2023

Over 250 million people suffer from food allergies worldwide

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Unsafe food can cause more than 200 diseases

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These diseases can range from diarrhoea to cancers

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Foodborne and waterborne diarrhoeal diseases claim lives of over 2 million people annualy

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After microwaving, let food stand for 3 minutes for complete cooking.

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Dark or greasy cooking oil means it's time to change it.

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Listeria can grow on refrigerated foods

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Discard unsafe frozen foods weekly

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During a power outage, if doors are closed, food stays safe for 4 hours

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To know if chicken is fully cooked, check meat is white, pink-free meat; fish should be opaque and flaky

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