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The summer holidays are upon us, and for many of us, we’re crossing off the days towards summer end of term, where we can fly off to a well-earned sunny holiday. As parents and children prepare to board the planes, it does well for us all to prepare our families for a problem that plagues many holiday go-ers: food poisoning on holiday.
It’s bad enough if you succumb to food poisoning this summer, but even worse if it’s your child who falls ill, as the heat and unfamiliar surroundings can increase the discomfort that comes with being ill. Your child, being less aware of food safety hazards, could be more at risk of contracting food poisoning at the hotel buffet.
You can take some measures to protect your family though, by staying vigilant and teaching your kids some good habits.
Don’t drink the pool!
One way that people can become ill on holiday, is by drinking contaminated water. Even if the hotel buffet is hygienically prepared, if the pool is not properly maintained, it’s possible for your child to ingest contaminated water. It’s difficult to avoid this, beyond encouraging your children not to drink the water if they are in the pool.
Keep your eye on the cutlery
While it isn’t always easy to see unhygienic kitchen practices, keep an eye on cutlery, plates and glasses, as these may be dirty if the kitchen staff is not paying attention to cleanliness. Check forks, knives, plates and glasses before they are used. If any are dirty, take a photograph and request clean utensils.
Check the buffet
Although it isn’t always easy to see if the food is being prepared poorly, there are standard food practices that should be observed when an all-inclusive buffet is laid out. Food should be covered and kept at proper temperature. Food should also be changed and replaced with fresh food regularly. If these practices are not being observed, make sure you record this and make a complaint to the hotel.
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