Food Borne Illness Project
By: Monét Brown
Salmonella
- There are two main types of Salmonella.
- Most reptiles and amphibians carry Salmonella.
- This disease is zoonotic, which means it can pass from animal to person.
- Salmonella can pass from person to person.
- People Salmonella can have mild to no symptoms at all.
Salmonella lives in animals digestive tract and is in animal feces.
Food Sources:
- Eggs
- Meat
- Poultry
- Some Fruits and Vegetables
Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal Cramps
Prevention:
- Cook poultry, ground beef and eggs thoroughly.
- Wash hands after dealing with raw meats and reptiles.
Campylobacter
- Less than 500 Campylobacter bacteria are needed to make you sick.
- Campylobacter are spiral in shape.
- Chickens are often hosts for the bacteria, but display no symptoms.
- It usually takes 2-5 days from consumption of contaminated chicken before illness occurs.
- Someone with Campylobacter can recover rapidly without treatment.
Cause:
Improper or incomplete food preparation is the most common way the disease is spread. Untreated water and raw milk are also potential sources.
Symptoms:
- Mild Fever
- Headache
- Muscle Aches
- Dehydration
- Rarely Death
Food Sources:
- Under cooked Poultry
- Unpasteurized milk
Prevention:
- Wash Hands
- Proper preparation of foods
E-coli
- Most E. coli is harmless.
Cause:
By coming in contact with, feces or stools, of animals or humans.
Food Sources:
- Under cooked Ground Beef
- Unpasteurized milk
- Contaminated water
Symptoms:
- Stomach Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and Vomiting
Prevention:
- Avoid cross contamination
Norovirus
Norovirus is highly contagious.
Cause:
By coming in contact with an infected person, from contaminated water, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
Food Sources:
- Ready to eat foods
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Pain or Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Low-grade fever
- Malaise
- Muscle pain
Prevention:
- Wash hands
- Wash Fruits and Vegetables
- Cook Seafood thoroughly
- Clean and disinfect contaminated areas
Clostridium Perfringens
Grows in low oxygen places and room temperature.
Cause:
Found in environmental sources as well as human and animal intestines.
Food Sources:
- Raw meats
- Poultry
Symptoms:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Cramps
- Diarrhea
Prevention:
- Cook foods thoroughly
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