Is it safe to eat outside?

My uncle has dropped us at home a while ago, as It was my cousin's birthday today, so we were also invited there. Last night, she informed me about the birthday party, as she is going to marry next month, so she wanted to celebrate her last birthday before wedding with her cousins and friends. I also brought a gift for her, and wished her a happy life ahead.

The cake was delicious, and after having dinner we left for the home. Before we decided to go by taxi, but my uncle insisted on dropping us, as it would be difficult to find taxi at this time of night. So as soon as we reached home, I prepared tea for mom and myself, and now I have decided to write an article for today. As I couldn't write it before, due to the busiest day.

In the afternoon, one of my mum's cousin come to visit us after long time. Actually she lives a little far, so visit us very seldom. While having gossips with my mum, she informed about the son of her sister-in-law, who is suffering from serious disease. Actually, he was out with his friends for picnic, where he ate some foods from the stalls.

In the evening, when he was at home, he felt a severe pain in his stomach, and after few minutes he was unconscious. His parents immediately dropped him to the hospital, where doctors informed that he has eaten sometimes poisoned, so he needs to be operated immediately, because his life is in danger. They asked for a heavy amount for the operation, which his family arranged with great difficulty because are not financially strong.

Anyway, doctors operated him, and after few days he was discharged. But after few days, he again felt pain, and doctors informed his family that some bacteria are found in his stomach, so he would be operated again. But now he is referred to another hospital where he can be treated well. His family is really worried, and it is painful for them to see him in this plight, but nothing could be done. I pray for his quick recovery.

I was sad to hear this, he hasn't expected this hardship while he was eating from outside. That's why it's always said, we should avoid eating from outside. My mother was already against it, and now she would be more strict in this matter, and wouldn't let us eat from outside. Because, she prefers homemade foods, in which there wouldn't be any case of hygiene.

Although, I often order something from outside, and most of the time we eat from the restaurants and food stalls, while we are outside. But hearing this, I was shocked as before I couldn't hear anything like that, but now I will also try to avoid it. Its good to prepare at home, instead of eating from outside. What is your opinion about it, is it safe to eat outside?

Thanks for reading.

Here are my lovely sponsors, go and read their amazing articles. I am sure you would be glad to read their incredible work. I am grateful to them for believing me.