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{{ | Food poisoning are any of several acute conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening that result from eating food containing toxins or pathogenic microorganisms.Each year, 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from contaminated food. Common culprits include bacteria, parasites and viruses. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Foodborne illness?== | |||
Symptoms range from mild to serious. They include | |||
* Upset stomach | |||
* Abdominal cramps | |||
* Nausea and vomiting | |||
* Diarrhea | |||
* Fever | |||
* Dehydration | |||
==What causes Foodborne illness?== | |||
Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illness. Foods may have some bacteria on them when you buy them. Raw meat may become contaminated during slaughter. Fruits and vegetables may become contaminated when they are growing or when they are processed. But it can also happen in your kitchen if you leave food out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. | |||
==Treatment options== | |||
he treatment in most cases is increasing your fluid intake. For more serious illness, you may need treatment at a hospital. | |||
==Where to find medical care for Foodborne illness?== | |||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Condition}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition] | |||
==Prevention== | |||
Handling food safely can help prevent foodborne illnesses. | |||
==Sources== | |||
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodborneillness.html | |||
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Overview
Food poisoning are any of several acute conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening that result from eating food containing toxins or pathogenic microorganisms.Each year, 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from contaminated food. Common culprits include bacteria, parasites and viruses.
What are the symptoms of Foodborne illness?
Symptoms range from mild to serious. They include
- Upset stomach
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Dehydration
What causes Foodborne illness?
Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illness. Foods may have some bacteria on them when you buy them. Raw meat may become contaminated during slaughter. Fruits and vegetables may become contaminated when they are growing or when they are processed. But it can also happen in your kitchen if you leave food out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
Treatment options
he treatment in most cases is increasing your fluid intake. For more serious illness, you may need treatment at a hospital.
Where to find medical care for Foodborne illness?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition
Prevention
Handling food safely can help prevent foodborne illnesses.