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Food delivery services in Bishkek receive sanitary warnings amid poisoning risks

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishkek health authorities have issued sanitary directives to food delivery services due to a rise in food poisoning cases during hot weather.
  • Concerns include the proper storage of dairy and cream-filled products, as well as hygiene standards for delivery personnel and equipment.
  • Officials are also monitoring soft-serve ice cream vendors, particularly those operating in unhygienic conditions.

As Bishkek experiences warmer weather, the city's sanitary inspection center has reported an increase in emergency notifications related to food poisoning and bacterial intestinal infections. These outbreaks are attributed to microorganisms actively multiplying in optimal temperatures and suitable biological environments.

Therefore, citizens need to be more attentive both at home and when visiting public catering establishments, paying attention to the conditions and storage times of food.

— Umut SatibaldievaSanitary physician advising the public on food safety during hot weather.

Sanitary physician Umut Satibaldieva highlighted that dairy products and cream-filled pastries pose a significant risk. She urged citizens to be vigilant about food storage conditions and expiration dates, both at home and when dining out. Satibaldieva noted that delivery services for hot meals are a particular focus.

"We are working with courier services, discussing requirements for medical examinations, neat appearance, transportation conditions, and the state of thermal bags," Satibaldieva stated. The center has issued sanitary directives to these services, emphasizing that monitoring continues despite a moratorium on business inspections.

We are working with courier services, discussing requirements for medical examinations, neat appearance, transportation conditions, and the state of thermal bags. We have issued sanitary directives in this regard.

— Umut SatibaldievaSanitary physician detailing measures taken with food delivery services.

Special attention is also being given to soft-serve ice cream vendors. Satibaldieva pointed out the risks associated with these operations, including inadequate hygiene for equipment, questionable sourcing of raw materials, and potential secondary contamination, such as E. coli. Many vendors operate in locations lacking basic facilities like water and sewage systems, further increasing the risk of contamination.

It poses a risk to consumers because it is prepared on-site, often without adequate conditions for washing the machine. The origin of the raw material for soft-serve ice cream is also questionable.

— Umut SatibaldievaSanitary physician explaining the risks associated with soft-serve ice cream.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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