What are the symptoms?
Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
Fever
Stomach cramps
Nausea, vomiting and headache in some cases
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...?
What are the common
food sources?
Raw or undercooked poultry, pork and beef
Eggs
Unpasteurized milk and juice
Raw vegetables and fruits
Uncooked cookie dough and cake mix (typically from raw egg)
FOOD POISONING
Causes, Symptoms, Timing & Food Sources
Raw or undercooked ground beef
Unpasteurized milk and juice
Raw vegetables, including lettuce and sprouts
Uncooked cookie dough and cake mix (typically from raw flour)
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
Fever, headache and body aches in some cases
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
Meat gravy
Dried or precooked foods
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
Nausea and vomiting in some cases
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:
Raspberries
Basil
Snow peas
Mesclun lettuce
Cilantro
What are the symptoms?
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Stomach cramps and pain
Bloating and increased gas
Nausea
Fatigue
Vomiting, headaches, body aches, fever in some cases
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
Home-canned, preserved or fermented foods, including asparagus, green beans, beets, corn and potatoes
What are the symptoms?
Difficulty swallowing
Muscle weakness
Double or blurred vision
Eyelid dropping and difficulty moving the eyes
Slurred speech
Difficulty breathing
Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea in some cases
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?
What are the symptoms?
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?
Raw vegetables and fruits, including sprouts, celery, cantaloupe and melons
Soft cheeses, such as queso fresco
Hotdogs, deli meats or pates
Unpasteurized milk
Smoked fish
Symptoms to begin:
3 to 4 days
Symptoms to go away:
5 to 7 days
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
12 to 48 hours
Symptoms to go away:
1 to 3 days
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
6 to 24 hours
Symptoms to go away:
within 24 hours
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
30 minutes to 8 hours
Symptoms to go away:
less than 24 hours
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
2 to 5 days
Symptoms to go away:
about 1 week
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
2 to 48 hours
Symptoms to go away:
about 3 days
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
about 1 week
Symptoms to go away:
a few days, months or
even longer
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.
Symptoms to begin:
18 to 36 hours
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
within 24 hours
Symptoms to go away:
1 to 3 days
How long does it take for...?
Symptoms to begin:
1 to 2 days
Symptoms to go away:
5 to 7 days, though bowel habits can take several months to return to normal
How long does it take for...?
(Botulism)
Symptoms to begin:
6 hours to 6 days
Symptoms to go away:
4 to 7 days
Diarrhea
Vomiting