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That will depend on the type of contaminant.
- microbial contaminants can cause food poisoning (e.g. salmonella, e. coli) or infections (e.g. hepatitis A virus infects the liver causing hepatitis)
- toxic chemical contaminants will cause different types of poisoning depending on the chemical
- radiological contaminants will cause radiation damage (e.g. iodine-131 kills the thyroid gland, radium kills the bones, uranium can cause cancer several decades later)
- sand and other gritty contaminants can chip teeth but are unlikely to cause severe injury
- metal or glass shard contaminants can cut sensitive tissue causing bleeding and may be fatal
- etc.
What else can I help you with?
Why is lead not used for food cans?
Potential for lead poisoning
Where does food poisoning hide?
In the food you eat, if it smells it has food poisoning in it
Why are expiry dates placed on cans?
Because cans seems are or where sealed by lead. The lead, after a time, contaminated the contents. This caused food poisoning.
What is the shape of Food Poisoning?
The shape of food poisoning? depends I suppose on what bacteria caused the food poisoning in the first place.
Why do we need to ensure the safety of our food?
To avoid food poisoning - which could lead to diarrhea, vomiting and fever, or even death if severe enough.
What is prevented by cooking to a certain temperature?
Bacteria contamination and growth which can lead to food poisoning can be eliminated (or reduced)by cooking at the proper temperature for that food.
Who first had lead poisoning?
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
How is lead poisoning caused?
Lead poisoning is caused by breathing in lead dust or ingesting lead in some way. Today little children can get lead poisoning if they put something coated with lead, say a toy colored with led paint, in their mouths. They sometimes eat lead chips of brightly colored paint. Adults can get lead poisoning by working with lead in some capacity, such as a person making stained glass, or by eating canned food that was packed in a lead lined can. (Although banned in the United States, lead lined cans for food are allowed in other parts of the world.) As for the relevancy of lead poisoning to ancient Rome, yes, the ancient Romans had the opportunities to contract lead poisoning big time. The pipes leading from the aqueducts to private homes and public fountains were made of lead. (the pipes in the aqueducts themselves were of more durable ceramic) The Romans also literally ate lead. They used lead as a sweetener, especially in wine. Many cosmetics were lead based as were the brightly colored glazes used in their ceramic dinnerware.
Can you get lead poisoning from lead flashing?
yes
Who is liable with food poisoning?
the owner of the place you got the food poisoning from
What age can you get food poisoning?
You can get food poisoning at any age if you eat it
Why is lead is no longer used in food containers?
Lead is no longer used in food containers because it can leach into food and cause lead poisoning, which can lead to serious health issues, especially in children. The harmful effects of lead on human health have prompted regulations and bans on its use in food containers to protect public health.
