Diarrhea Outbreak in Toril District, Davao City

 In July 2022, an outbreak of diarrhea happened in Toril District of Davao City,

Philippines due to food contamination caused by the foodborne microorganism
with Vibrio cholera as the pathogen of concern. “Every one of them had nausea,
vomiting, and massive diarrhea, and abdominal pain. And the character of the
stool, it has a very pungent odor. Some with blood and mostly watery” Dr. Pilay,
R. (2022, July 19). This situation can be severe or even life threatening just like
what happened in Davao city where at least six people died.
 People who experienced food poisoning symptoms had episodes of eating and
drinking at food stalls in Rasay Street in Toril, while others ate and drank at the
district’s public market where the “food may have been contaminated during
preparation and handling by infected handlers. It was also found that proper
storage, delayed serving, and unsanitary environment may have contributed to
the food contamination because of exposure to elements” Dr. Lopez, A (2022,
July 19).
 To avoid being infected by foodborne disease, people must always practice safe
food-handling practices, eat food that is properly cooked, refrigerate the leftovers
quickly. When drinking water from open wells, boil it for 10 minutes before
consumption. Once you experience the common symptoms of food poising,
report it to your local health department immediately.

Reference

Cudis, C. (2022, July 29). Philippine News Agency. Gov.ph:

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1180119

Food Safety. CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/foodborne-germs.html