In some societies, diarrhoea is not perceived
as a symptom of disease and may even be
considered as a normal, natural condition.
Many consumers may be carriers of foodborne
pathogens, which they take with
them to their places of work. In many
countries food fermentation is a common
household food technology, but the
inherent hazards are not understood. Poor
household food handling and storage
practices that cause food-borne illness
create a drain of funds that could have been
used for development.