India, June 8 -- Food poisoning during the summer and monsoon season is not just discomfort - it is a serious public health concern. As temperatures soar and humidity rises, foodborne illnesses spike dramatically across the country.

Knowing what causes food poisoning, how to recognise it, and what to do about it can make all the difference between a quick recovery and a dangerous complication, Dr Chirag Tandon, director of Internal Medicine at ShardaCare-Healthcity, told HT Lifestyle.

He went on to share the ABC's of food poisoning that all households should be aware of, to tackle the situation better should it ever arise.

The rise in food poisoning cases in the hot and humid months is not random. According to Dr Tandon, the heat and h...