How is food poisoning spread?

Answer 1

the most common cause of food poisoning are bacterial toxins and generaly not the bacteria itself, usually the toxins are from the bacteria staphylococcus aureus which produce diarrea, stomach pain and vomit.

Answer 2

Food poisoning is a generic term for any food-borne illness. There are actually several different kinds of food-borne illness: those caused by pre-formed toxins, those caused directly by bacteria, and those caused by toxins formed once the bacteria have entered the body. The most common food poisoning caused by pre-formed toxin is that caused by Bacillus cereus, classically seen after ingesting reheated rice. This causes a very early onset of vomiting and abdominal pain. Another cause, which is not so common, is botulism. The toxin, botulinum toxin, is formed by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, frequently in improperly canned foods. This is not so common anymore, but still occurs. Botulism causes paralysis that begins with the head and moves toward the feet. This is important in distinguishing it from other causes of paralysis, such as Guillian-Barre syndrome. Antibiotics are useless in cases of food poisoning caused by pre-formed toxins. In the case of botulism, there is an antitoxin available, but in many cases, the treatment is supportive and the disease will run its course. Food poisonings caused by direct bacterial effects include diarrheal illnesses caused by salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, and some forms of E. coli (EHEC, 0157:H7). These are spread, most commonly, by improperly prepared food. In some cases, they are spread by the fecal-oral route, meaning stool particles contaminate food, which another person eats. Hepatitis A is another food-borne illness, although not necessarily considered food poisoning. The food poisoning caused by these bacteria classically causes bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Antibiotics can sometimes be useful for these forms of illness. The final classification of food poisoning is enterotoxic food poisoning. This is caused by ingestion of a bacteria that then proliferates in the intestine and begins to excrete a toxin that causes disease. The classic here is cholera. Caused by the motile bacterium Vibrio cholerae, this little bacteria produces a very potent toxin that causes severe diarrhea, dehydration, and death if not treated adequately. Another is enterotoxigenic E. coli. This form of E. coli produces a cholera-like toxin that causes a similar illness to cholera. For more information, visit the link below.

Answer 3

it can cause death to people, animals, and other organisms unless treaded quickly. Also it causes diseases and can make people have diarrhea, fevers, headaches, nausea,vomiting, and cramps for 12 to 72 hours after infection.Attacks digestive system.

Answer 4

Foodborne pathogens enter the body through the consumption of contaminated food.
Usually when food that contains some germs or harmful things is consumed, it enters the bodies. Its happen everywhere, make sure when making food you prepare your food properly and keep you hands clean.

Answer 5

It is possible to pick up the germs from food poisoning and spread it around. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 6

It is transmitted from person to person by fecal contamination of food.

Answer 7

By Eating Raw Uncooked Food