Momos food poisoning: 10 hospitalised after eating momos in Greater Noida; easy home remedies for food poisoning

While we all love street food, it is important to take extra care of hygiene, as many street vendors fail to maintain basic hygiene. The carelessness can lead to major health issues, similar to what happened to 10 people in Greater Noida, who suffered food poisoning after eating momos from a street joint. Scroll down to read the details..
At least 10 people, nine of them from one family, fell ill after allegedly consuming momos from a nearby shop in the Dadri area of Gautam Buddh Nagar district.
In a statement, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Narendra Kumar said that all the patients complained of stomach ache, fever and vomiting. It is reported that they purchased momos from a nearby shop and started feeling unwell after eating them.
Food Safety Department official Sarvesh Mishra said samples from the shop owner's premises have been collected and sent for laboratory testing. "Further action will be taken based on the test reports," he said.

Amidst the changing weather, eating out might lead to food poisoning and hence, it is best to avoid eating out and prefer hygienic and simple home-cooked food. And in case of food poisoning some basic home remedies can be kept handy for immediate relief. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor for long term relief. Take a look at these home remedies to treat food poisoning .

Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar in 1 glass of warm water and drink it. The antibacterial properties of apple cider vinegar are effective in treating foodborne pathogenic bacteria.

Add 1 drop of oil to 1 glass of water, stir, and consume. It contains compounds like thymol, carvacrol, and linalool that have antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties.

Add 1 drop of oregano oil to 1 glass of water and consume it. It contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol that have antimicrobial properties that help eliminate the effects of food poisoning.

Add 1 inch of ginger and 1 teaspoon of honey to 1 cup of hot water and consume. Raw honey exhibits antimicrobial and digestive properties, while ginger improves the absorption of nutrients.

Chew 2-4 garlic cloves for effective results. Garlic is known for its powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that can treat foodborne pathogens.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 glass of water and consume. Lemon juice is a rich source of antioxidants that improve digestion and boost overall health.

It is an herb known for its antimicrobial properties, and it is suggested to consume it with honey to treat food poisoning.

It is proven to replenish the lost potassium in the body and help alleviate the symptoms of food poisoning. It is suggested to have 2–3 ripe bananas a day to treat food poisoning.

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