Food poisoning: Why do we get it and can it be prevented? | Expert Answers | CNA Explains

Food poisoning incidents make the news every so often in Singapore. Despite strict regulations, recent outbreaks have been reported across a range of food establishments. But how do we tell if it’s food poisoning or a stomach flu? And can we prevent it? We put your questions to Dale Fisher, director of the NUS Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response. Read more: https://cna.asia/3LNVcLq 00:00 Introduction 00:22 How can people tell if they have food poisoning? 01:11 Why do bodies react the way they do during a bout of food poisoning? 01:45 How can we prevent food poisoning? 02:18 Should we eat raw seafood at buffets? 03:30 What are the symptoms of food poisoning? 04:24 Is it safe to self-medicate? 05:04 Do prebiotics and probiotics help during a bout of food poisoning? 05:23 Could food poisoning lead to death? 06:22 How long does it take to recover from food poisoning? 06:38 Is food poisoning contagious? 07:06 What precautions should we take when travelling? 07:51 What are investigators looking for when they look into a mass food poisoning case? Subscribe to our channel: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook:   / channelnewsasia   Instagram:   / channelnewsasia   Twitter:   / channelnewsasia   TikTok:   / channelnewsasia