Digestive Diseases: Food Poisoning

[Chefnot]

Food poisoning is a common, yet distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem for millions of people in the U.S., and throughout the world. People infected with foodborne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. Depending on the type of infection, people can even die as a result of food poisoning.
More than 250 different diseases can cause food poisoning. Some of the most common diseases are infections caused by bacteria, such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria, and botulism.

Recognizing Food Poisoning

That pretty good information

[ibcheft]

Interesting and good information. thanks for passing that on. Something everyone should at least look at and read.

[Food Network Fan]

We have gone to the dark side of food now. I will have to come back to this one when the other posts make me hungry.

[BerryBaby]

Had salmonella once and wouldn't wish it on ANYONE! Almost died from it back in the 70's...went down to 95 pounds, just skin and bones. Thought I'd never get well. Maybe that is why I became such a germophobic!

[Chefnot]

Originally Posted by Food Network Fan

We have gone to the dark side of food now.

The dark side...