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Food Poisoning

Biological

Fighting Food Poisoning: One of The Most Important Things You Can Do

A CDC official makes the case for handwashing as one of the most effective defenses against foodborne illness, then walks through the method: wet, lather and scrub for 20 seconds including nails, rinse and dry, plus a list of the moments when it matters most.

Biological

Food Poisoning: Noroviruses

Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis and spread through contaminated food and drink, surfaces and infected people. Symptoms start 12 to 48 hours after exposure and last 12 to 60 hours. Drink fluids, rest, avoid preparing food for others, and call a doctor if you cannot.

Jul 13, 2010

Biological

Food poisoning: Botulism

A foodsafety.gov summary of foodborne botulism: its sources, incubation of 3 to 30 days in infants and 12 to 72 hours in older children and adults, and symptoms such as double vision, drooping eyelids and muscle weakness. Botulism is a medical emergency; call a doctor at once.

Jul 11, 2010

Biological

Food Poisoning: Salmonella

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, incubating one to three days and bringing diarrhea, fever, cramps and vomiting for four to seven days. Most people recover untreated, but older adults, infants and the chronically ill can get seriously ill.

Jul 10, 2010

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