Safeguard yourself from food poisoning


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PETALING JAYA: Cases of food poisoning are now more common, with 51 incidents recorded for every 100,000 people in Malaysia in 2023.

This is more than double the rate of 18.4 incidents in 2021.

ALSO READ: Two deaths linked to food poisoning from Gombak school, say cops

Recently, two deaths from food poisoning have been linked to food from a school in Sungai Cincin in Gombak.

While eating in restaurants in Malaysia is generally safe, here's how you and your family can take precautions against food poisoning when eating out or buying takeaways.

Steps to Food Safety by candy

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