Q1: How to determine if food is safe?
A1: Judging whether food is safe can be approached from the following aspects:
Check food packaging labels: Carefully examine the production date, shelf life, ingredient list, and other information on the food packaging to ensure that the food meets the standards.
Observe the appearance of food: Pay attention to whether the food has abnormal discoloration, spoilage, mold, etc., and avoid consuming food that is not fresh or has quality problems.
Smell and taste: Use smell and taste to determine whether food has an abnormal odor or taste. If there is an odor, it should be consumed with caution.
Choose trustworthy brands and suppliers: When purchasing food, choose reputable brands and suppliers to reduce food safety risks.
Q2: What should I do when encountering food safety issues?
A2: When encountering food safety issues, the following measures can be taken:
Stop consuming this food to avoid further harm to health.
If symptoms of food poisoning occur, seek medical attention immediately and inform the doctor of the food consumed.
Retain food samples for future investigation and testing.
Report to relevant food safety regulatory departments and assist them in investigating and handling.
Operation guidance:
When purchasing food, try to choose legitimate channels such as supermarkets, shopping malls, etc., to avoid buying food from unknown sources.
When storing food, pay attention to sorting and avoid cross contamination. Meanwhile, it is important to pay attention to the shelf life of food and consume expired food in a timely manner.
Doubt analysis:
Doubts about food additives: Food additives are safe to use within a reasonable range, but excessive use may pose a threat to human health. Therefore, when purchasing food, pay attention to the types and contents of food additives in the ingredient list.