There are many news reports out that salad bars are the main
culprits of the norovirus -- the debilitating medical problem is usually found
on cruise ships. Health Briefs relates why salad bars are the main hangouts for
norovirus.
The food in salad bars is handled by workers who may or may
not use gloves and/or wash hands before handling food. The food is fresh and
not cooked. Some food workers, not all though – can cause about 70% of
norovirus outbreaks related to contaminated food. This is through the touching
of raw foods like fresh fruit or prepping food like sandwiches with their bare
hands, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The center
found 90% of food contamination during food prep, and 75% of food involved in
outbreaks was eaten raw. So how can we prevent this from happening to us?
Health Briefs TV suggests avoiding the salad bar altogether is
possible. If not, scan it carefully to be sure the food is fresh and hasn’t been
sitting out too long. Observe workers preparing food for it and observe how
they bring and distribute food to it. If you or someone you are with becomes
ill, seek medical attention right away. The norovirus can cause terrible
gastrointestinal pain which can lead to debilitating diarrhea and vomiting,
which then can cause dehydration. Take extra care when choosing food from salad
bars, raw fish stations, and any sandwich prep place.
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