How to avoid food poisoning when eating out.

Salmonella food poisoning is on the rise and last year almost 48,000 cases of salmonella poisoning were reported in restaurants. Most of these cases were caused by human error and how many have been associated with restaurant and employee cleanliness. There are 1800 strains of salmonella, most of which will cause food poisoning.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• The want to stay healthy.

1. Never drink from a glass that has been stored upside down over a bar. Smoke and other contaminants are able to get into the glass and remain there.
2. If you order a dish made from custard, whipped cream, or has a cream, filling, be sure they are served cool to the touch. These are all supposed to be refrigerated desserts.
3. If the server touches the top of your water glass, either request a new glass or ask for a straw.
4. Make sure to check the cream of your coffee. If you see small white objects floating around it has been left out to long and is staring to go sour.
5. If the menu, server's uniforms, or bathrooms are filthy get out while the going is good.

Tips & Warnings

• Always be nice to your wait staff and hostess, they have great control over your food.