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Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Holidaymaker's warning after food poisoning from popular dish left her hospitalised and unable to walk due to rare complication
A woman has claimed eating a popular food while on holiday gave her a Victorian disease that left her unable to walk and in hospital for three weeks. Danielle Hendricks, 32, initially had stomach troubles while travelling in India, but didn't think much of it. In a video posted on her TikTok page @ that been viewed more than 400,000 times, she revealed she paid 'top dollar' for sashimi, a Japanese delicacy consisting of slices of raw fish, in Delhi India. So, in the caption she said despite the food from an unnamed restaurant 'looking and tasting suspect,' she forced herself to eat it. When she returned home to Melbourne in Australia, she continued to suffer from fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and loss of appetite, which she simply put down to readjusting to local food and water. But her condition worsened, with her suffering from more pain after the gym than usual and lower back tightness. Then suddenly, while at home with a client in February, the hair and makeup artist started to black out, lose vision, and become very short of breath. After pushing through to finish the appointment and lying down to rest, she realised she couldn't get back up for three hours. As her pain worsened, she called an ambulance who took her to hospital where doctors eventually told her she had Typhoid. This was after weeks of being bedridden with debilitating muscle spasms, because the painkillers she was given provided little relief. The bleeding disease that famously killed the husband of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, can be fatal if not treated quickly. It is caused by a type of salmonella bacteria that is usually spread through food and water contaminated with an infected person's urine or faeces. Most British cases are linked to travel to India, Bangladesh, or Pakistan, where the disease is more common. In her case, she believes the source of the bacteria 'could've been the water used to defrost the sashimi' she had ordered while travelling. After her diagnosis, through 'the most unbearable pain' she had to relearn how to stand and walk. She had suffered a rare complication from typhoid called septic arthritis, which is a serious joint infection. Symptoms include severe joint pain, swelling, redness, limited movement, and often a fever. The very rare infection had spread to her hip joint, causing severe inflammation, and was treated with antibiotics for six weeks. It follows warning from health officials just last month that cases of Typhoid have reached a record level in Britain. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recorded 702 cases of typhoid fever, and a related illness called paratyphoid fever in 2024. This was an eight per cent rise on the previous year and is the highest number of cases ever recorded. UKHSA officials also warned there had also been a concerning rise of antibiotic-resistant typhoid in Pakistan. This is a strain that has adapted immunity to the medication used to treat it meaning people infected with this strain are more likely to have serious complications. Globally, a fifth of typhoid cases worldwide are fatal, though this is rarer in countries like the UK. Symptoms of a typhoid infection usually develop between one to two weeks after a person is infected. It initially triggers flu-like symptoms such as a fever, headache, aches and pains, fatigue, a cough but also constipation. After this initial wave, symptoms will get worse, with the addition of nausea, diarrhoea and sometimes a rash. It is at this stage that a patient is at high risk of potentially deadly complications. With treatment, such as antibiotics, the infection usually clears within three to five days. Travellers were also advised to take steps like drinking bottled water, avoiding having ice in drinks and to not eat raw fruit and vegetables while in affected areas. It came as health officials also warned that the number of people infected with salmonella in the UK had risen to a record high. Latest figures revealed cases had soared by almost a fifth in a single year in 2024 to over 10,000 cases.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Licence of food units with fake health cards to be suspended
The Health department has directed its officials as well as the Food Safety officials to conduct Statewide inspections to check the authenticity of the health cards that are issued to food handlers in hotels, catering units and other food business operations. The directive has been issued by the Health department following the suspicion that fake health certificates were issued in bulk from a laboratory to a catering unit in Pathanamthitta, according to a release on Thursday. The Health department has made it clear that the licences of food business operations will be suspended if the institution's food handlers do not have the health cards or are in possession of fake health cards. Warns doctors It has also warned doctors that they stand to lose their licence for medical practice if they are found to be issuing the health cards without the mandatory physical examination of the person concerned. The State had made it mandatory that all food handlers working in food business operations should have a health card, as stipulated under the Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSA) Act. The government had also made Typhoid vaccine available through Karunya pharmacies at much lower rates for all food handlers going in for the health card. It is important that those handling food in restaurants and catering units undergo proper medical examination to get the health card. This is to ensure that those handling food do not have any bacterial or viral infections, which may be transmitted to others through food. The Health department insists on proper medical examination of food handlers before issuance of the health cards in order to ensure that these persons do not have any infectious diseases, or skin wounds or infections. Valid for a year A medical practitioner should examine the person physically and ensure that they do not have any apparent infections or skin diseases and that they have taken the mandated vaccines. Blood examination should be conducted to check for any infectious diseases. The medical certificate should have the signature and the seal of the doctor conducting the examination and the certificate will be valid for a year. As per the FSSA Act, these medical certificates of food handlers in the organisation should be kept in safe custody at their respective workplaces.
Focus Malaysia
20-06-2025
- Health
- Focus Malaysia
Gastronomic nightmare: Bedridden for three weeks after eating sashimi
JAPANESE cuisine ranks among the top of the world, and there is no surprise considering that the Japanese have a penchant for perfection. And it goes without saying that fans of their culinary splendour need no introduction to the lip-smacking sashimi. Chilled, with a dollop of wasabi perhaps, the sashimi is one of the must-haves. Sounds like a dream and perhaps it is. But since sashimi is eaten raw, there are risks. Perhaps a recent viral video on X best illustrates the many risks of dining on the succulent, juicy, raw salmon meat. According to a lady in a video, she had a meal of sashimi in India. What happened next was a bout of dizziness so severe she had to call an ambulance. The simple sashimi dish made her bedridden for three weeks, and she had to learn to walk again. Yang selalu food hunting bila travel ke luar negara, hati-hati la ye. Tak sangka makan sashimi pun boleh jadi sampai macam ni 👇 — TikTok Berguna (@TikTokBerguna) June 19, 2025 Captions in the video suggested that she had septic arthritis, a complication caused from Typhoid which she suspected was due to the contaminated water used to defrost the sashimi. Netizens who watched the video immediately pounced on the fact that it was India where many of them pointed out the condition of the country which they deemed unsanitary. 'I would definitely not eat anything raw there. I know people who travel to India and won't even brush their teeth with the tap water. They use bottled water. It's the same with Bali, no raw food, no street food, no ice,' said @lizaisswift. Perhaps the winning comment went to netizen @NoobJepun who said, 'Sashimi and India should not be in the same sentence in the first place.' Also, @__fatihahh cautioned people not to drink and eat there. 'My relative's husband got an infection for drinking the coffee in the cafe there,' she said. @azarimy said Typhoid can be found in Malaysia too, that is why all the food operators are required to take the Typhoid vaccination. 'When I went to India sometime ago, I took the injection,' he said. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, India recorded around 10 mil typhoid fever cases in 2021 alone, making it the country with the highest typhoid burden globally. Travelers to India may be exposed to a range of infectious diseases, including water-borne, water-related, and zoonotic illnesses. Some of these may be introduced into areas where such diseases are not typically found. The World Health Organization strongly advises all international travelers to ensure their routine vaccinations are up to date before departure. Away from the advise to vaccinate, we would like to further point out that food is cooked for a reason. —June 20, 2025 Main image: @TikTokBerguna (X)
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cases of imported typhoid fever reach record high in Britain
Imported cases of typhoid fever have reached a record annual high in Britain, driven in part by the spread of a drug-resistant variant of the disease in Pakistan. At least 702 imported cases of typhoid and paratyphoid fever, bacterial infections which can kill one in five if left untreated, were detected in 2024, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency. The UKHSA did not say how many people had died as a result of the diseases, which typically causes fever, headache, fatigue and muscle ache, but can also lead to severe complications including internal bleeding in the digestive system. The figures represent an eight per cent increase on the year before and the highest number recorded annually in modern times. The vast majority of cases found in the UK are acquired in South Asia, in countries with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water – including India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, which have the highest rates of typhoid globally. The disease is caused by Salmonella bacteria which spreads through contaminated food or water. Paratyphoid fever, a close cousin of typhoid, is caused by a different strain of Salmonella and can be harder to treat. Cases of typhoid have increased worldwide over the last decade, due in large part to the rise of antibiotic-resistance – where bacteria develops the ability to resist the medicine used to treat them because of repeated exposure. In Pakistan, a mutant strain of typhoid known as the XDR variant emerged and began to spread in 2016. It is resistant to almost all forms of treatment. Of the roughly nine million people who contract typhoid each year globally, the vast majority are now infected by a drug-resistant strain. While there is a typhoid vaccine, those at high risk of contracting the disease typically require a booster every three years to fight off the disease – something that can be difficult to get in low-income countries with weaker healthcare systems. While most cases are now contacted abroad, typhoid was once a major public health issue in Britain, killing roughly 16,000 people every year in the 1800s. The disease affected not only those in overcrowded slums and workhouses, but also in palaces – Prince Albert died of typhoid fever at the age of 42. It is also not the first time Typhoid has crossed international borders – one of the most famous victims of the disease was an Irish cook, Mary Mallon, who infected hundreds of people on her emigration to America. As an asymptomatic carrier of the disease, she unknowingly infected – and killed – swathes of people she worked alongside in domestic households on America's East Coast, as well as the wealthy families she cooked for. The cook was eventually forced into quarantine by authorities, where she remained for 26 years until her death. The term 'typhoid Mary' is now synonymous with the spread of the disease. To prevent infection when travelling abroad, the UKHSA recommends washing your hands before eating and taking care to avoid unsafe water supplies. They also recommend vaccination, which is available at all GP surgeries. Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Focus Malaysia
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Tough-as-nails uncle serves mouthwatering cuisine from the car bonnet for two decades
IF THE golden generation could succeed in their endeavour, what do the young and able-bodied ones have to say as an excuse? A 76 year old uncle, recently, drew the attention of the cyberspace for his low-cost food operation, in the bonnet of his rundown car. From the perspective of the law, this is questionable. However, Muhammad Bin Syarif has already been operating for two decades, claiming that he was never disturbed by the municipal council officers. 'They do not disturb. When they come, I leave,' Syarif, who is also known as Wak Usop said. Muhammad Bin Syarif serves village cuisines, from a wide range of curry, asam pedas, cut sausage, fish sambal and more. 'Orang majlis tak kacau, tapi kalau diorang datang saya pergi..' – Wak Usop, 76 tahun. Umur bukan penghalang, semoga sihat selalu pakcik 🥹 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) June 4, 2025 Netizens @kamaghul who brought the video to light said age was not an obstacle and wished him good health. Unsurprisingly, many netizens also found his efforts commendable. 'This uncle is easy. When the authorities come to disturb, he himself will leave. He knows that the country has rules. It is fine to do business, but do not provoke,' said @Fhxx96. @KellyLing80 claimed she had tried his food and it was not only delicious, but the price was good too. 'It looks delicious, but I am concerned that cockroaches and other insects may enter. I hope he closes it. When people want to take it, then open it up,' said @ddhmddd. However, @_Bananaee said what matters was that he had his Typhoid injection and health card. 'Later someone will report on Wak Usop. Trust my words,' said @achik_jerr hinting at some bad apples who are undoubtedly jealous of his success. 'If they want to disturb, go to Taman Shamelin,' said @suffyz. Perhaps the Taman Shamelin area has many illegal street stalls which have been causing inconvenience to the residents for @suffyz to suggest this. Also, @syfreeze pointed out that this was the right concept when it comes to doing business by the side of the road. He noted some illegal street stalls that turned into road obstacles or litter the area with their stuff. However, @fumi0072 who watched the video lamented the fact that nowadays, even those who have retired have to work. He claimed there are many of the golden generation who continued doing business or working in kiosks in the mall. According to @fumi0072 , the cost of living is high now. His comment ended with a chilling note, stating that in 10 years time, it will be the norm to see the retirees working. —June 6, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul
