Rospotrebnadzor employees urge Russians to take full responsibility for organizing their diet during the holidays in May 2019.

In order for citizens of the Russian Federation to avoid such unpleasant consequences of generous feasts as poisoning, intestinal infection, etc., preference should be given to fresh dishes prepared at home in compliance with all rules of sanitation and hygiene.

Or you should opt for provisions purchased at those points of sale that have permission to sell food and are equipped with certificates of veterinary and sanitary compliance with all state requirements.

Rospotrebnadzor experts urge consumers to store ready-made food for no more than two days, and if you purchase ready-made food in a store, be sure to check the expiration dates on the labels and packaging. It is important to remember that processed foods and meat products should be eaten only after they have been heat-treated.

It is believed that the most dangerous components of the festive diet in the warm and hot season are salads seasoned with mayonnaise, sour cream and other fatty sauces and dressings. Shawarma, cream confectionery and minced meat delicacies, which are stored in the wrong conditions or for more than the specified period, are no less dangerous.

It should not be forgotten that intestinal infections can also be "caught" as a result of eating unwashed vegetables and fruits.