At present, the epidemic situation in COVID-19 is severe all over the world, and some areas in China have a local cluster epidemic situation. In order to ensure the health and safety of the public and spend a happy and peaceful Spring Festival, Hunan disease control experts now give the following tips on food safety during the Spring Festival:

First, during the Spring Festival, visit fewer places, skip meals unless necessary, and wear masks when eating out. Seek medical attention in time if you have flu symptoms, do not participate in gathering activities, and many people use public chopsticks and spoons for meals, and advocate that family gatherings and dinners should be controlled within 11 people.

2. Pay attention to safety, nutrition and health when purchasing food. When consumers go out to buy food, they should not forget the epidemic prevention and control, and be sure to wear masks all the time. Choose a regular way to buy food and keep the shopping voucher, and carefully read all kinds of labels on the package, such as production date, shelf life, storage conditions, nutrition labels, etc.

3. Don't hoard too many fresh vegetables before the Spring Festival. Try to choose storage-resistant vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, Chinese cabbage, etc., which should not be eaten once they go bad. Home-made semi-finished food, such as meatballs, egg dumplings, braised pork, etc., should be stored in the refrigerator; The food in the refrigerator should be classified and managed, and cooked food and raw food should be stored separately to avoid cross-contamination.

4. After buying imported cold-chain food and returning home, it is recommended to disinfect the outer packaging with 75% alcohol and put it in the refrigerator according to the label. Prevent splash in the process of cold chain food cleaning, and after treatment, clean and disinfect the environment and surface as necessary; When cooking, cook it thoroughly.

5. Try to prepare meals and order food as needed. Packaged or leftover food should be refrigerated in time and heated thoroughly before eating again.

6. Don't pick, buy, eat wild vegetables, wild fruits, game and wild mushrooms you don't know, don't blindly supplement, and be careful when making medicinal food according to traditional habits to avoid food poisoning.

7. During the Spring Festival, there are abundant dishes, which are prone to overeating, irregular diet and excessive drinking, and digestive system diseases are prone to occur and high incidence. We should establish a healthy concept of balanced nutrition, and try our best to make food diverse, mix vegetarian and vegetarian foods, mix cereals and beans, give consideration to eggs and milk, and have enough fruits and vegetables to ensure a reasonable supply of protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. In addition to a reasonable diet, we should also pay attention to ensuring adequate sleep, doing moderate exercise and maintaining a relaxed state of mind.

8. In case of physical discomfort, obvious food poisoning or flu-like symptoms, you should do personal protection and go to a regular hospital for treatment in time.