a sickness caused by food contaminated with microorganisms, chemicals, or other substances hazardous to human health.
disease cuased by food that has been contaminated by toxic microorganisms during processing, packaging, transport, storage or preparation in the home(food poisoning)
an illness caused by eating food contaminated by microorganisms due to improper storage, handling, or cooking of the food; characterized by vomiting and diarrhea.
An illness caused by pathogenic bacteria that is carried or transmitted to humans by food.
an illness caused by consuming foods or beverages that have been contaminated with pathogens or toxins produced by pathogens.
a disease or infection that is carried or transmitted to human beings by food
a disease that is transmitted to humans through food
means sickness resulting from the consumption of foods or beverages contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms, chemicals, or other harmful substances.
means sickness resulting from acquiring a disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by food containing harmful substances.
(FOOD-born IL-nus) An acute gastrointestinal infection caused by food that contains harmful bacteria. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Also called food poisoning.
Disease or injury occurring as a result of consumption of contaminated food.
A disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by food containing harmful substances. Examples are the disease salmonellosis, which is caused by Salmonella bacteria and the disease botulism, which is caused by the toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Food contact surface: ny equipment or utensil that normally comes in contact with food or that may drain, drip, or splash on food or on surfaces normally in contact with food. Examples: cutting boards, knives, sponges, countertops, and colanders.
An illness caused by eating food that has been contaminated by pathogens or by toxins they produce.
A foodborne illness, also foodborne disease, is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food. Although foodborne illness is commonly called food poisoning, this is often a misnomer. True food poisoning occurs when a person ingests a contaminating chemical or a natural toxin.