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Food Poisoning and Foodborne Illness

Food-borne illnesses affect millions of people each year. Worldwide, food poisoning caused by consuming contaminated food or drink are among the leading causes of death. Explore this category for knowledge about what bacteria or viruses cause most food-borne illness and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

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What happens if you swallow gel pen ink?

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Asked by Wiki User

Swallowing gel pen ink is generally not harmful as it is non-toxic. It may cause some mild stomach upset or staining of the mouth or teeth, but it typically passes through the digestive system without causing any serious issues. However, it is always best to seek medical advice if you have concerns or experience any unusual symptoms after swallowing gel pen ink.

How is salmonella food poisoning linked to arthritis?

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Other infections which can be caused by Salmonella include:.joint infections (arthritis)

What are food grade metals?

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Food grade substances are materials which are not toxic or will not affect a consumer if ingested in small quantities. In general, this is a term used in manufacturing to describe equipment components, adhesives, lubricants etc. which are safe to the consumer if ingested. Although every effort is made to ensure that these substances do not come into contact with a batch of food or drug substance, occasionally this may happen (e.g. due to a leak or equipment malfunction) and in this instance food grade substances would not result in that batch causing harm to a consumer or require that batch to be recalled (whereas non-food grade might).

Examples:

Food grade oil to lubricate a pump

Food grade adhesive used to seal a ready meal pack

Can whole eggs cause salmonella?

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Yes. Whole eggs can carry salmonella, either in or on the egg. Shell eggs are normally cleaned and sanitized to reduce the contamination on the shell. The incidence of bacteria inside the eggs can be reduced by maintaining healthy flocks.

The rating of people dying from salmonella?

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Deaths from Salmonella food poisoning: estimated 1,000 deaths each year (DBMD); 38 reported deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)

Death rate extrapolations for USA for Salmonella food poisoning: 1,000 per year, 83 per month, 19 per week, 2 per day, 0 per hour, 0 per minute, 0 per second. Note: this automatic extrapolation calculation uses the deaths statistic: estimated 1,000 deaths each year (DBMD); 38 reported deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)

CDC Numbers

2011: 42 people conclusively died from Salmonella

2010: 28 people conclusively died from Salmonella

Can warm milk cause food poisoning?

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What kind of warm?

Some people say that heated warm milk helps them fall asleep. If you left the milk out too long, then it could become sour and possibly make you sick. Usually if it smells and tastes okay, it is fine. However, warm milk will not last as long as that that has been kept refrigerated.

Are onions poisonous to humans if cut open and left out over night?

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Not if they have been handled properly and have not been contaminated.

How quickly can a child get sick from food poisoning?

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The onset of symptoms from food poisoning depending on the cause of the food poisoning. Rotavirus and salmonella may show symptoms beginning in one day, but staphylococcus aureus can have symptoms in as little as 1 hour.

Is my unopened evaporated milk that expired one year ago still safe to use?

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Any food item that has expired is not safe to eat. That is the reasoning behind the expiration date to let you know how long the food is good. It can cause food poisoning or other stomach pains.

What is the best treatment for food poisoning with out drugs?

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The best treatment for treating a case of food poisoning is to assess the degree at which one has been poisoned by noting whether or not there is vomiting. If vomiting is present, one should avoid eating and taking non=prescribed nausea medicines. Keeping hydrated is another major factor in treating food poisoning. Drink plenty of fluids which are clear in content. One should call a doctor immediately and ask for further direction. If symptoms are severe, follow up with an emergency room check up is recommended.

What food poisoning bacteria most likely to grow on?

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listeria monocytogenes normally grow on products such as raw meats or dairy products. listeria can normally be found on meats if they havnt been cooked properly.

How long can symptoms of food poisoning last?

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Food poisoning is a technical term, believe it or not. It refers to contamination by biological agents which, as a result of being in contact with the food, generate substances toxic to the people eating the food. An example of this would be Botulism - the agent is Clostridium botulinum, and the toxin is named after the agent. The agents themselves can be destroyed through cooking, but once the toxin is in the food, standard cooking temperatures will not do the job.
This is distinguished from food-born infection, in which the biological agents themselves infect the person and cause illness. Salmonella is a good example. As the problem is biological (and not a specific poison/substance), cooking temperatures are usually sufficient to prevent illness.


This mini lesson is a quick way to show that the answer to your question depends on several factors. Is it an infection? If so, symptoms wont show until the biological agents have had time to "cultivate" inside the person's body. For the vast majority of infections, symptoms wont appear for 8-48 hours. If instead you're dealing with food poisoning, symptoms can appear as fast as an hour to as long as 3-5 days.

Can one person get food poisoning and not the other if sharing same infected food?

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Food poisoning if from... FOOD! It is not "contagious." Therefore unless you used the other person for food, it would not be "food poisioning."

Where does Salmonella typhimurium live?

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Salmonella typhimurium enteritis (referred to as the mouse typhoid Salmonella typhimurium) is an acute contagious disease caused by.These years, there is a growing trend of incidence.Salmonella typhimurium resistance to the outside environment is strong, has a wide distribution in nature, many poultry (chicken, duck, pigeon), livestock (pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats, rodents and birds) in the intestinal bacteria, so the poultry, livestock, rodent, patient and carrier who is the main source of infection.Flies, fleas are media.The infection spread through contaminated food.

Salmonella typhimurium as invasive bacteria, mainly involving the ileum and colon, also can violate the entire gastrointestinal tract.Salmonella typhimurium can occur throughout the year, summer and autumn (6 ~ September) high incidence rate, can be sporadic, can also be an outbreak.In 2 years old patient account for more than half, 6 months in a few more.Critical condition.As a result of contact, in the homes of infants with ventricular neonatal and paediatric ward pop.

How do you prevent salmonella food poisoning when using eggs?

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do your best to refrain from crapping on top of the chicken. regularily eat chicken raw because it is much healthier and dont buy chickens that have been dead more then 3 years. do these tips and u willl never havea salmonella problem again

How does salmonella effect your mental health?

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Salmonella poisoning is an extremely serious illness that affects the whole body in a variety of ways. It means, among other things, that proper nutrition and absorption of medications will be impossible for the duration of the acute stage, and it can affect the body's internal chemistry by interfering with organ function.

Especially in the case of chronic metabolic diseases like diabetes, it can cause an alteration of the ways that glucose is metabolized, and that alone can cause psychological changes. A drinker or drug user who has lost access to the drugs may suffer withdrawal and severe emotional and physical problems along with it.

The good news: it shouldn't be permanent. If it seems to be, it is time to get with a doctor for a good physical and psychosocial workup. It is quite possible that a condition that was formerly masked has been revealed by the illness.

What is the first step in checking service equipment?

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To the best of my knowledge, you have to check for loose joints, rust and excessive wear on the tools. Hammers must not have loose heads and drills must not have frayed cable ends etc

Why do some people get sick after accidentally drink some sour milk?

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Sour milk, although it is not recommended, is fine to drink, if you can handle the taste and smell. Before the age of Pasturization, the bacteria in milk could be deadly if the milk went sour, however that is not the case these days.

Alot of Indian dishes contain Sour Milk as a secret ingredient as it mimics the taste of citrus fruit, in areas where citrus is not available.

If the milk isn't green, or chunky, and hasn't come in contact with feces or any other bacteria ridden substance. If you drink sour milk, you will be just fine.

Is Ginger ale good for food poisoning?

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A little ginger ale may sometimes be good for an occasional upset stomach, but if you suspect food poisoning, you must contact your PCP or a clinic at once. Ginger ale is nice, but it has no effect whatever on the causes of food poisoning.

What can food poisoning bacteria be found in?

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Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. Symptoms usually last for four to seven days.


You usually get salmonella by eating contaminated food. Salmonella bacteria live in the gut of many farm animals and can affect meat, eggs, poultry and milk.


In 2006 an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from processed spinach occurred. Even semi cooked eggs and meat can cause food poising by various microbes. The best way to avoid it is to wash hands and tables and use clean utensils.


The oddest place to find bacteria that can cause food poisoning is on ice cubes in a restaurant setting.

What symptoms require a food handler to be excluded from operation?

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A foodhandler cannot work if they have foodpoisioning, and they cannot work for a few days afterwards (I forget how many, luckily I'm not a foodhandler).

Can you get food poisoning from eating bratwursts?

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Of course, the bratwurst I am familiar with starts out grey, the red version is smoked but is sometimes called just plain bratwurst.

Of course if it turns gray that would be a sign of spoilage and you would not want to eat it. Most is pre-cooked and is safer than raw if s stored properly, you just cook it to warm it up. The raw version needs to be throughly cooked.

What are the foods associated with salmonella and possible contaminants?

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Meat,poultry,eggs,milk and sometimes seafood may cause salmonellaby contaiminated water and unwashed fruit and vegetables.