Bird flu has spread in several states of the country, including the capital Delhi, amid the global epidemic of coronavirus. In such a situation, there is a problem with the people of non-veg food, whether they consume eggs and chicken these days. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a guideline keeping these people in mind. You also know what precautions FSSAI has appealed to take ...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged people and food businesses not to panic. As well as ensuring the proper handling of chicken meat and eggs and safe cooking for safe consumption. FSSAI suggests caution in retail meat shops and by consumers and in handling or processing poultry meat.
Avoid eating undercooked eggs and chicken
According to the guidelines issued by FSSAI, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat and no epidemiological data say eating cooked meat can cause bird flu. Guidelines issued by the central government have said that people should avoid eating undercooked eggs and chicken during the risk of bird flu.
Bird flu havoc continues in these states
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy issued a statement on Saturday saying that avian influenza (bird flu) for poultry birds in nine states - Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab by January 23, 2021 ) Outbreak has been confirmed. Avian influenza was confirmed in 12 states for crow / migratory/wild birds.
Follow these guidelines issued by FSSAI
Do not eat raw or partially cooked meat and eggs brought from bird flu outbreaks. Avoid eating half-boiled eggs and undercooked chicken.
Raw meat should not be kept in the open and direct contact with raw meat should not occur.
Avoid touching dead birds with bare hands. Use a mask and gloves when taking raw chicken.
Do not buy eggs or poultry meat from bird flu-infected areas. Poultry sellers in infected areas should also avoid going to open markets.
Retail shops should not bring any living or dead poultry birds from avian influenza outbreak areas. It should also not be allowed to enter the food chain.
People should use gloves and masks during the handling and preparation of raw poultry or poultry products. Keep handwashing repeatedly while cooking chicken and egg.
All surfaces and utensils that come in contact with raw meat should be washed and disinfected.
The knife and cutting board should be cleaned between biting and killing two birds. All waste generated from retail poultry shops should be properly disposed of.