Clostridium perfringens exist in human’s and animal’s digestive systems, contaminated water, soil. Raw meat and meat products and slowly cooled meats are good sources of Clostridium perfringens. Optimum grow temperature of the C. perfringens is room temperature.

Clostridium perfringens Protection

• Cooked meals should not be waited for a long time, they should be consumed immediately.
• If cooked meals are not consumed immediately, they should be kept in fridge.
• Cooled meals should be heated above 75ºC.

Escherichia coli (E.coli) exist in human’s and animal’s intestine. Raw and unbaked minced meat, unpasteurised milk, water contaminated by feces, fruits and vegetables which irrigated with contaminated water are sources of E. coli

E. coli Protection

• Unpasteurised milk and milk products should not be used.
• Fruits and vegetables should be washed well.
• Meal with minced meat should be cooked well.
• Drink water should be cleaned and dsenfected.
• Everybody should attend to personal hygiene.

Although many bacteria cause infection, the most commons are salmonella,  Clostridium perfringens,
Esherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes ve Shigella.

Salmonella exists in many livestock’s and barnyard’s fowl’s intestine. So, raw or unbaked chicken,meat, fish and unpasteurized milks are good sources of salmonella. These foods must be well cooked.

Salmonella Protection

• Meat and meat products should be bought from dependable origin.
• Broken, cracked or contaminated eggs should not be bought.
• Eggs should be washed well before use.
• Different utensils should be used for raw and baked meats.
• Marinated meats should be kept in the fridge until cook.
• The cook temperature should be above 65ºC to kill salmonella.
• Meal should be mixed regularly during cooking to distribute temperature equally.
• After touching livestock’s and barnyard’s fowl’s meat and eggs, hands should be washed well.
• After each usage, utensils should be cleaned well and disinfected.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that body can not synthesise. The natural source of the omega-3 fatty acids are fishes, dark green vegetables and walnut.

Recent studies have showed that omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) have beneficial effects on health  by preventing diseases such as cancer, diabet,  cardiovascular disease by improving brain development and body resistance.

Manufacturers have been produce many functional foods which are rich in omega-3. The new one is omega rich coffee. GR Nutriceutical Company, which is from Canada, is the manufacturer of the product. According to company, the new functional coffee is very good source of omega-3 and also can be used in different forms such as cappuccinos, lattes and espresso. In addition to its beneficial effects, omega coffee has almost same price with regular coffee.