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Food Poisoning
– Rotavirus
– Hepatitis A
Bacteria
can cause food poisoning in two different ways.
– inflammation of the intestines and difficulty absorbing
nutrients and water, leading to diarrhea.
– produce toxins in foods
Salmonellae
Campylobacter
Staphylococcus aureus:
Bacillus cereus:
Escherichia coli (E coli)
Shigella (traveler’s diarrhea
Clostridium botulinum (botulism): Causes severe illness
affecting the nervous system. Symptoms start as blurred
vision. The person then develops problems talking and
overall weakness. Symptoms then progress to breathing
difficulty and the inability to move arms or legs.
Vibrio cholerae:
Parasites
– Cryptosporidium
Toxic agents
– Mushroom toxins
Safe shopping
Safe storage of foods
Safe food preparation
Thawing food safely
Safe cooking