Foodborne illness
Foodborne illness, also called food poisoning, is an illness acquired from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. • When food is contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals it can make you sick • For each reported case of foodborne illness, it’s estimated that hundreds of additional cases go unreported in the community each year Symptoms of foodborne illness • Nausea • Fever/chills • Diarrhea • Bloody diarrhea • Vomiting • Muscle soreness • Cramps • Headaches The symptoms may occur anywhere from 30 minutes to 70 days after consuming the contaminated food or drink. This depends on: • The type of microorganism • The immune system of the person • The amount of contaminated food or drink consumed Some populations that are at greater risk for foodborne illness include: • Young children • People with chronic illness and weakened immune systems • Elderly • Pregnant women ...
