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Tryon Daily Bulletin, Fri A FOOD POISONING ” U!! ' 15, 1980 By Tom Byrd, NCSU A food microbiologist at North Carolina State University S1 v few precautions can prevent al of food poisoning across the this summer and early fall -Much food poisoning occurs at picnics. says Mrs. Susan Barefoot of NCSU’s Depart^ of Food Science. This is because picnics create ideal conditions for the bacterium staphylococcus aureus, which causes food poisoning. Many bacteria can cause food poisoning, Mrs. Barefoot said Staphylococcus is one of the most common culprits because about 40 percent of all people carry the bacteria on their skin. “The illness is usually short and is often confused with something else,” she comment ed. "People come down with headaches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and they call it the 24-hour flu. Only severe cases are reported to the health authorities Staphylococcus bacteria grow best in moist, high-protein foods, Mrs. Barefoot said. These include meats, poultry, cream fillings, custards and dairy products. "Prepare picnic foods, especi ally high -protein foods, under clean conditions,” she said. “Scrub your hands. Use clean utensils and containers." Staphylococcus bacteria are found on human skin, especially in infected cuts or sores. They SmonL.^ best near bod V YARD SALE: Sat.. Aug. 16 — children's clothes, bed spreads, household items. House across from Polk County Library, adv. 15, c. on wet ice and hot foods in insulated containers. Staphylococcus bacteria need several hours to grow and cold r Pr 7 e , nt their growth, hold hot r 5 below 45 degrees and several 00 S a b 0U t 140 degrees. This produce neons storing cold picnic foods poison. But. Mrs. Barefoot still suggests that you Clearance Sale On 1980 Models Example 1980 Pinto Pony $3995 eat picnic foods as quicklv possible. as “Eat early when you go on picnic,” she suggests “and then enjoy your other activities late — without food poisoning." r FOUND on Warrior Drive, friendly male Poodle. Call 894-8024. adv. 15, 18, 19,c. If we don’t have or can’t find the car of your choice we ’ll Order A 1981 The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to the Polk County Appearance Commission Ordinance on Tuesday, Sep - , 1980 at 3 p.m. at the Courthouse. Public comment is invited. _ TRYON MOTORS
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