DAVAO CITY, July 20 (PIA) Mayor Rodrigo
Duterte has ordered all food vendors to undergo a seminar on proper food
preparation, packing and handling to ensure that their products are safe
for public consumption.
He said that as a mayor, it is his job to help
people and not to push them to the edge.
Duterte said the police on its investigation
could hardly zero in on individuals with criminal intent in preparing the candies
that poisoned several people in Caraga area, from food preparation to food
handling.
“All food vendors in the city must attend a
seminar. We need to sacrifice a day for that,” he said.
Duterte said the seminar area might be in the
city hall or he has to look for a comfortable venue.
He said food handlers must wash their hands
after they touch themselves like wiping their nose or perspiration.
Duterte underscored that the germs from the
toilet are a plenty which requires everyone to wash their hands after using.
He also observed that often Durian
manufacturers buy riped Durian fruit, that is already open.
“I cannot charge anybody until such time that
I can gather clear evidence,” he said.
Duterte said all the vendors will be trained
by the City Health Office, Food and Drugs Administration, Department of Trade
and Industry.
The seminar will cover basic standard on hygiene and sanitation.
The Food and Drug Administration laboratory report showed
staphylococcus bacteria present and matched in the symptoms manifested by
patients in Cagaoit, Surigao del Sur a vomiting and stomach ache. The
bacteria could cause food poisoning.
He said the local government will also check the cleanliness in
the areas for food prearation.
“It is a role to be played by the Davao City Health, FDA,
tudluan ang tawo ug tanang namaligya, libot suroy, magkuha gyud ug ID,” (teach
the public and also all sellers, the ambulant vendors that one should get an
ID) Duterte said.
He said the seminar will be free, with free food and
accommodation. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)
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