Phnom Penh: During the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals in 2026, the Ministry of Health has advised all citizens not to consume food that has passed its expiration date.
Through a press release from the Ministry of Health on September 30, 2026, the Ministry of Health said that on the occasion of the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals in 2026, the Ministry of Health calls on and reminds all citizens to continue to be vigilant and responsible in implementing measures to protect their personal, family and community health from the spread of various diseases, including preventing health problems caused by food poisoning, alcohol poisoning and travel safety, preventing the spread of respiratory diseases, influenza, bird flu, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
The Ministry continued to adhere to hygiene practices and safe food. By washing your hands before handling food and washing them frequently, especially after touching animals, poultry, feathers, or other objects that may be sources of contamination.
The ministry added that cook food thoroughly, especially meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood, and do not eat raw or undercooked eggs. When you buy ready-to-eat food at the market or on the street, make sure that the food is clean and safe. Clean the utensils used to cook food properly.
The ministry emphasized that “keep raw and cooked food separate. Do not store food in places with temperatures above normal for many hours (keep food at a temperature of less than 5 degrees Celsius in the cold and above 60 degrees Celsius in the hot. Good safety is to cook one meal at a time, without leaving leftovers for a long time that can be sweet, which can cause diarrhea, stomach ache, vomiting, etc.). Use clean water and good raw materials, and do not use chemical additives. Do not use food that has passed its expiration date. Methanol is not alcohol. Do not use methanol to make white wine or medicinal wine.
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