Municipalities and housing ministry urges strict food safety to curb poisoning

The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing is urging strict observance of food safety protocols to lower the incidence of foodborne illnesses and safeguard consumers. The ministry has stressed that observance of proper sanitary measures in the preparation and storage of food is crucial to diminishing the risk of foodborne illness and ensuring the safety of food products at all stages.

The ministry highlighted that it continues to conduct routine municipal inspections to guarantee the highest standards of food safety, in order to protect consumers and enhance the quality of life. It is recommended to store cooked foods and leftovers within two hours of preparation. Perishable foods should be refrigerated immediately upon purchase.

Foods should not be kept in the temperature range between 5°C and 60°C, as this accelerates the growth of bacteria. The ministry concluded that implementing straightforward food storage practices can significantly mitigate the risk of foodborne illness and bolster food safety for consumers.