Comments on: A very disturbing case of food poisoning in Dubai

By: Bobby Krishna

Bobby Krishna — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:38:14 +0000

The conditions that lead to food poisoning in food outlets in Dubai does not vary much between summer and winter. Even in winter, the ambient temperature is 30 deg C or more in a typical kitchen. The ideal condition for the growth of food poisoning bacteria is a range from 30 to 40 Deg C and this is possible through out the year if the food that has to be held hot is not kept under temperature control using a hot holding equipment ( bain marie). Restaurants have to make sure that cooked, hot food is held above 60 Deg C till it is served and cold food is held below 5 Deg C.

Summer and winter can have an effect only if the food is exposed to ambient temperature.

Why do we see so many cases during summer and nothing during winter?
Simpy because the media is active only during summer. The press do not do any stories during winter – they simply do not look for it!
In the colder countries, summer time means more out door activities ( more barbecues and cooking outdoors). This often leads to an increase in the number of food poisoning cases.

By: Philippine Real Estate

Philippine Real Estate — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:40:11 +0000

Food poisoning is a serious problem in many countries. It seems like it’s always the children and elderly that suffer the most from it. I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with food sickness. It makes you think twice before eating out…

By: Orlando Nightlife

Orlando Nightlife — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:50:53 +0000

I’d like to travel to Dubai, you just hear alot of bad stories, similar to this and it gives you second thoughts. Excellent read.

By: bread maker

bread maker — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:07:44 +0000

Man, this is really a horrible news to hear. This case of food poisoning will serve as an alarm for people not only those residing in Dubai but to everybody as well.

By: cheap cash advance

cheap cash advance — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:28:05 +0000

i got a horrible case of food poisoning from the mexican restaurant called cancuns here in salt lake 2 days before my birthday and i lost out on alot that was planned plus work it really sucks that a restaurant would not do anything about it..

By: Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma

Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:09:00 +0000

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By: Jinxy

Jinxy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:18:56 +0000

Oh my goodness that is so sad. I can't imagine what those parents must be going through. Jinxys last blog post..Do you see a resemblance?

By: Urban Thought

Urban Thought — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:16:37 +0000

Very unfortunate for the children. I feel for the parents; especially the mother who ordered food unaware of this being the possible outcome. But I cannot forget about the father being away only to find his children gone. This is truly sad. Urban Thoughts last blog post..For The Record Pt. 2

By: Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma

Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:40:09 +0000

That’s just plain scary! I can’t imagine how this has devastated these parents

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By: Mayya - Sew Chic & Unique

Mayya - Sew Chic & Unique — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:25:33 +0000

That’s sad i cant begin to imagine the grief that these parents are feeling at the moment.

I totally agree that the restaurant should be shut down forever and the chef never to allow to work in another restaurant.

That Hospital should defintely be checked

My heart goes out to the parents