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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › foodFood poisoning - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 23, 2024 · Food can be contaminated any place it's handled, including the home, because of: Poor handwashing. Feces that remains on the hands after using the toilet can contaminate food. Other contaminants can be transferred from hands during food preparation or food serving. Not disinfecting cooking or eating areas.

  3. www.healthline.com › nutrition › food-poisoning10 Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning - Healthline

    • Helen West, RD
    • Abdominal pain and cramps. Abdominal pain caused by food poisoning is felt around the trunk of your body. Harmful toxins irritate your stomach lining, causing cramping that is worsened when your abdominal muscles work to get rid of the organisms (6, 7).
    • Diarrhea. Diarrhea is watery and loose stools occurring three or more times in a 24-hour period, and it’s often caused by food poisoning. It’s usually accompanied by an urgent feeling for the bathroom and bloating/abdominal cramps (9).
    • Headaches. Headaches are extremely common (12). Stress, alcohol, dehydration, and fatigue can all be causes (13, 14, 15). Food poisoning may also lead to a headache, as it can cause both fatigue and dehydration.
    • Vomiting. Vomiting is a natural response to food poisoning. It happens when your body tries to expel harmful organisms or toxins. Some experience projectile vomiting that subsides quickly, while others vomit intermittently for several days.

  4. www.healthline.com › health › food-poisoningFood Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

    Jul 24, 2024 · Foodborne illness, typically known as food poisoning, results from eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most common symptoms of food poisoning are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

  5. inspection.canada.ca › fact-sheets › food-poisoningCauses of food poisoning - inspection.canada.ca

    Vibrio. If you believe a product presents a health and safety risk, you can report a potential food safety incident to the CFIA. Date modified: 2019-12-02.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFood Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes

    Anyone can get food poisoning if they eat contaminated food, but some people are more likely to get sick from contamination than others. It depends on how much of the toxin they ingested and how concentrated it was.

  7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsSalmonella infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 29, 2022 · You can avoid getting salmonella and spreading bacteria to others in several ways, including safely preparing food, hand-washing, avoiding contamination, and not eating raw meat, dairy or egg products.

  8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › foodFood poisoning - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 23, 2024 · Learn more about foodborne illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating contaminated food.