Also known as: Foodborne Illness, Stomach Bug, Food-related Infection
Food poisoning is illness caused by eating contaminated food containing infectious bacteria, viruses, parasites, or their toxins. Symptoms typically develop within hours to days after eating contaminated food and usually resolve on their own. Common culprits include Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus, and Listeria. While usually mild, food poisoning can be life-threatening for vulnerable populations.
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