BIG 5 F00DB0RNE ILLNESSES
this was recognized by the CDC
SHIGELLA SPP.
- common name: shigella spp.
- scientific name: shigella sonnei, s. boydii
- source:
- foods linked to this: salads, raw vegetables, dairy products, poultry
- prevention measures:
ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC & SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING E. COLI
- common name: e. coli
- scientific name: escherichia coli, entamoeba coli
- source: feces of the infected, contaminated water
- foods linked to it: undercooked ground beef, raw drinks/ foods
- prevention measures: avoid eating high-risk foods, wash hands before food prep.
SALMONELLA TYPHI
- common name: salmonella typhi
- scientific name: salmonella typhimurium
- source: intestines
- foods linked to it: contaminated eggs, poultry, meat, cheese, contaminated raw fruits and vegetables, spices and nuts
- prevention measures: seperate cooked foods from ready-to-eat foods
shigella spp.
salmonella typhi
enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin-producing e. coli
by Antony Ma
HEPATITIS A
- common name: hepatitis a
- scientific name: hepatitis a
- source: raw produce, contaminated drinking water, uncooked shellfish from contaminated waters
- foods linked to it: shellfish
- prevention measures: get vaccinated
NOROVIRUS
common name: norovirus
scientific name: norwalk virus
source: produce, shellfish, ready-to-eat foods touched by infected food workers or any other foods contaminated w/ vomit or feces from an infected person
foods linked to it: produce, shellfish, ready-to-eat foods
prevention measures: take break from work if ill, wash fruits and vegetables, wash clothing that've exposed to feces or vomit