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   What causes food poisoning?

   • Food can be contaminated with any of the following: Bacteria. Viruses. Parasites that can live in the intestines. Poisons, also called toxins. Bacteria that carry or make toxins. Molds that make toxins. The term "food poisoning" is commonly used to describe all foodborne illnesses.

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   Can a virus cause food poisoning?

   • If people who are infected with a virus prepare or handle foods, they may spread the virus to the foods. Common viruses that cause food poisoning include norovirus and hepatitis A. Bacteria are tiny organisms that can cause infection or disease. Bacteria can enter your body through contaminated food or water.

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   Can bacteria cause food poisoning?

   • Several types of bacteria can cause food poisoning. Among the more common bacteria are: Can cause food poisoning when soups, stew, and gravies made with meat, fish, or poultry are left at room temperature and not refrigerated for long periods of time.

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   Can you get food poisoning if you eat contaminated food?

   • Food poisoning can happen to anyone who swallows contaminated food. Most people recover on their own, but some can become gravely ill. You’re more at risk if you’re pregnant, older than 65 or have a weakened immune system. Young children are also more at risk, especially from dehydration. What is food poisoning?

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   Can raw food cause food poisoning?

   • Foods eaten raw are common sources of food poisoning because they don’t go through the cooking process. Occasionally, food comes into contact with organisms from fecal matter or vomit. This is most likely to happen when someone who is ill prepares food without washing their hands first. Some frequently contaminated foods are:

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   Feb 23, 2024 · Food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, is a sickness people get from something they ate or drank. The causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage. Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting.

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   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....

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   Causes of food poisoning. Food contaminated by bacteria, viruses and parasites (foodborne pathogens) can make you sick. Some people can have foodborne illness, also known as "food poisoning", and not even know they have it. Many people experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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   What types of contaminants cause food poisoning? Things that may contaminate food and water include: Bacteria. Viruses. Parasites. Fungi. Toxins. Chemicals. There are more than 250 specific types of food poisoning. Some of the most common causes include: Salmonella: Raw eggs and undercooked poultry are common sources of salmonella poisoning. It ...

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   What causes food poisoning? Infections with microbes— viruses , bacteria , and parasites —cause most food poisoning. 2 Harmful chemicals also cause some cases of food poisoning. Microbes can spread to food at any time while the food is grown, harvested or slaughtered, processed, stored, shipped, or prepared.

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   Sep 5, 2023 · Most food poisoning illnesses cause nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, which may be bloody, watery, or mucous-like. Other potential symptoms of food poisoning include one or more of the following: Abdominal cramps and/or abdominal discomfort or pain. Fever. Headache.

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   Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses in food. Learn about the common types of food poisoning, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to prevent it by washing your hands and food properly.