Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged the public to follow safe food preparation, storage and ordering practices during the summer months to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses as temperatures continue to exceed 40°C across the country.

The ministry advised residents to wash their hands before handling food, keep raw and cooked foods separate, thaw frozen food in the refrigerator, and avoid preparing food when experiencing symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhoea. It also recommended storing refrigerated food at 4°C or below and keeping hot food at 65°C or above, while warning against leaving food unrefrigerated for more than two hours or refreezing thawed food.

MoPH further encouraged consumers to order food only from licensed restaurants and ensure that delivered food is properly sealed, with hot food arriving hot and cold food remaining cold. Leftovers should be refrigerated promptly and reheated thoroughly before consumption to ensure food safety.

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