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PREVENTION OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS

Prolonged interruption of electricity and water service will increase opportunities for foodborne illness to occur, thus compounding seriousness of an already bad situation. The very young and the elderly can become seriously ill quickly when plagued with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that result from contaminated food and water.

Most if not all foodborne illness can be prevented with simple measures and precautions being followed!

• Do not accept food or water from unknown sources.
  

• Prepare only the amount of food needed for immediate use. Avoid leftovers. Wash hands before preparation begins.
  

• If the water system is contaminated, use bottled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth, or disinfect water using eight drops of plain chlorine bleach per gallon of water, mix thoroughly and allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
  

• Sanitize food preparation surfaces using a solution of one-half (1/2) teaspoon plain chlorine bleach to one gallon of water .
  
  

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