Food-borne Illnesses
Nicole Darnell
E. Coli
Symptoms: Severe stomach cramps, stomach tenderness, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Prevention: Cook hamburgers until they're 160 F, don't drink raw milk, wash your hands, utensils and raw produce thoroughly, keep raw foods separate, etc.
Listeriosis
Symptoms: Fever, muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions can occur.
Prevention: Peel raw vegetables and fruit or wash them thoroughly before eating. Wash your hands.
Campylobacter
Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
Prevention: Wash your hands, keep your kitchen clean, don't drink raw milk, cook foods at appropiate temperatures, be careful when dealing with animals,etc.
Salmonella
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, headache, etc.
Prevention: Cook eggs, meat, and poultry throughly, avoid raw eggs and milk. Wash your hands.
Norovirus
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, weariness, fever, muscle pain, etc.
Prevention: Wash your hands, fruits, and vegetables throughly. Cook food throughly and avoid contact with infected people.
Botulism
Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, etc.
Prevention: Pressure cook food at 250 F for 20 to 100 minutes, depending on the food and don't eat canned food if it's bulging, smells, or tastes spoiled.