Holiday Salmonella Information
Salmonella food poisoning on holiday is caused by a bacteria which commonly enters the system through contaminated meat, water and eggs
. If you are staying in an all-inclusive resort and you have contracted Salmonella food poisoning, you should contact your holiday representative as soon as possible, and seek urgent medical help.If bad food preparation and poor standards of health and hygiene are evident at your hotel, this could have caused Salmonella food poisoning, and you could have a strong case for compensation from the tour operator. You should always visit a GP when you return to the UK, to ensure symptoms of Salmonella have completely cleared up, and if you suspect the hotel was to blame for your illness, then make an appointment with a regulated personal injury solicitor, who will give you advice about claiming compensation.
Salmonella symptoms normally show up 12-72 hours after contamination, and can last for 4-7 days. Typical symptoms include: diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever, and symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Most sufferers of Salmonella food poisoning recover within two weeks, but if the illness goes untreated or is not treated properly, it can result in serious illness or even death. Further symptoms can include: joint pain, irritation in the eyes and irritable bowel syndrome, although they are relatively uncommon. Even if you have seen a doctor in your holiday destination, you should also get checked out by your GP in the UK when you return, and food handlers may not be able to return to work until they have been given the all-clear from a medical professional.
To help prevent holiday Salmonella food poisoning, it is important to pay attention to cleanliness in your holiday hotel, and if you suspect food is being prepared in an unhygienic way, or served undercooked or raw, refuse to eat it and make a complaint to your holiday representative. All-inclusive buffets are particularly at risk from Salmonella food poisoning, as food is often left out for too long at room temperature, or reheated and served for several days in a row.
Never eat meat from a holiday barbecue if you suspect it could be undercooked, as this is a big cause of Salmonella food poisoning. Food served buffet-style should always be covered to prevent infection from flies and other insects. Always drink bottled water, even if the locals insist the tap water is safe. Avoid ice cubes in drinks, which are likely to be made from tap water.
Every food handler in a holiday hotel restaurant should follow stringent food hygiene procedures to help prevent Salmonella food poisoning, and if you suspect that some basic rules are not being adhered to, refuse to eat the food and make an official complaint to the holiday representative and the hotel management.
In order to reduce the risk of Salmonella food poisoning on holiday, food preparation staff should always wash their hands thoroughly after using the toilet, and dry them properly on a clean towel, surfaces and chopping boards should be thoroughly cleaned between preparing different foods, kitchen utensils should be washed with soap or detergent with hot water before using them for another type of food, dishcloths should be changed daily and washed in boiling water, meat, poultry and fish should never be left out at room temperature for over 1 hour, (less in hot countries) and should always be covered. All food must be cooked thoroughly to prevent Salmonella food poisoning, including meat, mince, poultry and eggs. Eggs should never be cracked on a bowl which contains other foods. A knife should always be used to crack the shell, preventing cross-contamination with other foods.
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