What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Fever
• Stomach cramps
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Salmonella
The CDC states that Salmonella can even be found in processed foods. Outbreaks have occurred in peanut butter and frozen pot pies, chicken nuggets and stuffed chicken entrees.
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
What are the common
food sources?
• Raw or undercooked poultry,
pork and beef
FOOD POISONING
Causes, Symptoms, Timing & Food Sources
• Raw or undercooked
ground beef
What are the symptoms?
• Severe stomach cramps
• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Vomiting
• Low-grade fever in some cases
About 5 to 10% of people with E. coli food poisoning develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially life-threatening complication that requires hospitalization. Recovery can take several weeks.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Escherichia coli
(E. coli)
What are the common
food sources?
• Leafy greens
• Fresh fruit
• Shellfish, including oysters
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
Norovirus can also be spread by an infected food handler who touches food with bare hands that have fecal or vomit particles on them. According to the CDC, infected food service workers are frequent sources of outbreaks, typically via ready-to-eat foods like raw fruits
and vegetables.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Norovirus
What are the common
food sources?
• Beef or poultry, particularly
large roasts
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
The CDC states that outbreaks are often caused by foods cooked in large batches and held at unsafe temperatures for extended periods
of time. Many have been linked to holiday foods, including turkey and roast beef.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Clostridium perfringens
What are the common
food sources?
• Sliced meats
• Sandwiches
• Prepared salads
• Cream sauces
• Pastries and puddings
What are the symptoms?
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea
People who carry Staph can contaminate food if they don’t wash their hands before touching it, but Staph food poisoning cannot pass from one person to another.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
What are the common
food sources?
• Raw or undercooked poultry
• Unpasteurized milk
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Stomach cramps
• Stomach pain
• Fever
Campylobacter food poisoning can also be caused by consuming
food that has touched raw poultry. Prevent cross contamination by using separate cutting boards for raw meat and fruits and vegetables,
as well as thoroughly cleaning areas where raw meat is prepared.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Campylobacter
What are the common
food sources?
Raw or undercooked
shellfish, especially oysters
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting
• Fever and chills
Do not eat raw oysters. When preparing shellfish, throw out any with opened shells before cooking. After boiling, throw out any shellfish
that did not open during cooking.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Vibrio
What are the common
food sources?
Imported fresh produce and
herbs, including:
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Stomach cramps and pain
• Bloating and increased gas
• Nausea
• Fatigue
Infection can be more common while traveling to Cyclospora-endemic areas. Since medications may be required, contact your health care provider if you suspect Cyclospora infection.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Cyclospora
What are the common
food sources?
• Improperly canned foods
What are the symptoms?
• Difficulty swallowing
• Muscle weakness
• Double or blurred vision
According to the CDC, the best way to prevent botulism is to follow the USDA’s safe home canning instructions.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Clostridium botulinum
What are the common
food sources?
• Soft cheeses, such as queso fresco
• Hotdogs, deli meats or pates
• Unpasteurized milk
• Smoked fish
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
Pregnant women, adults over the age of 65 and people with a weakened immune system are at risk for mild illness progressing into
a more serious — even life-threatening — infection, called invasive listeriosis. Symptoms typically start within two weeks and include fever, flu-like symptoms (muscle aches and fatigue), as well as headache, stiff neck and confusion. Contact your health care provider if you suspect Listeria infection.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Listeria
What are the common
food sources?
• Seafood
• Raw, ready-to-eat produce
What are the symptoms?
• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Stomach pain
• Fever
Shigella can also be spread by an infected food handler. Foods that are consumed raw, such as fruits and vegetables, are more likely to be contaminated in this case.
Symptoms
Timing
Food
Sources
Shigella
SOURCE: Food Poisoning Symptoms | CDC
What are the common
food sources?
• Eggs
• Unpasteurized milk and juice
• Raw vegetables and fruits
• Uncooked cookie dough and
cake mix (typically from raw egg)
• Nausea, vomiting and
headache in some cases
• Unpasteurized milk and juice
• Raw vegetables, including
lettuce and sprouts
• Uncooked cookie dough and cake mix
(typically from raw flour)
• Fever, headache and body
aches in some cases
• Meat gravy
• Dried or precooked foods
• Nausea and vomiting in
some cases
• Vomiting, headaches, body aches,
fever in some cases
• Eyelid drooping and difficulty
moving the eyes
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty breathing
• Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain
and diarrhea in some cases
• Home-canned, preserved or
fermented foods, including
asparagus, green beans, beets,
corn and potatoes
• Raw vegetables and fruits,
including sprouts, celery,
cantaloupe and melons
6 hours to 6 days
Symptoms to go away:
4 to 7 days
5 to 7 days
Symptoms to go away:
3 to 4 days
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
1 to 3 days
Symptoms to go away:
12 to 48 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
within 24 hours
Symptoms to go away:
6 to 24 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
less than 24 hours
Symptoms to go away:
30 minutes to 8 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
about 1 week
Symptoms to go away:
2 to 5 days
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
about 3 days
Symptoms to go away:
2 to 48 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
a few days, months or
even longer
Symptoms to go away:
about 1 week
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
Left untreated, the disease
can progress and become debilitating. See your doctor
or go to the emergency room immediately if you notice signs of botulism.
18 to 36 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
1 to 3 days
Symptoms to go away:
within 24 hours
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
5 to 7 days, though bowel habits can take several months to return to normal
Symptoms to go away:
1 to 2 days
Symptoms to begin:
How long does it take for...?
• Raspberries
• Basil
• Snow peas
• Mesclun lettuce
• Cilantro
(Botulism)