Who is at greatest risk of getting a foodborne illness?

Answer 1

Any one if the food is not cooked properly even the most healthy of men can be brought to their knees begging the pain vomit and other associated thing away. However, the most prone to food borne illness are probably constant travelers because in third world countries, the place where food is prepared is often unclean. Traveling also lowers a person's immune system so the traveler gets sick sooner.

Answer 2

Food poisoning occurs when you eat food contaminated with bacteria or other toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and generally start 4 - 36 hours after eating contaminated food. While food poisoning is often caused by bacteria, it can also result from eating poisonous plants (some mushrooms, for instance) and animals (pufferfish).

The typical signs of food poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, head or muscle aches, and fever. Symptoms usually appear within 12 - 72 hours of eating contaminated food.

Answer 3

Salmonella is transmitted in contaminated food, water, or contact with infected animals.

Answer 4

Anyone can be at risk. Those who are more likely to be severely ill include infants, the elderly and those with impaired immune systems.

Answer 5

Very young, very old, and immunocompromised

Answer 6

Most raw eggs carry salmonella and if you eat raw eggs, say whilst making a cake and you lick the bowl, you could get salmonella. It can be quite unlikely though. Hope this helps

Answer 7

The people at greatest risk for getting a foodborne illness are

• immunocompromised people
• the very young, and
• the elderly