Food Borne Illness

Botchulism Food Source: –Canned foods Symptoms: –Cramps, headaches, nausea, diarrhea Prevention: –Avoid dented or exploding cans

Listeriosis Food Source: –Unpasteurized milk Symptoms: –Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Prevention: –Drink pasteurized milk –Watch expiration dates

Clostridium Perfringens Food Source: Any food that has not been cooled or reheated properly Symptoms: Cramps, headaches, nausea, diarrhea Prevention: Cool and Reheat foods properly.

E. Coli Food Source: –Raw or undercooked ground beef, Unpasteurized milk, apple cider, apple juice Symptoms: –Cramps, headaches, nausea, diarrhea Prevention: Cook at 155 degrees F for 15 seconds.

Salmonella Food Source: –Poultry, Meat, Fish & Shrimp, Shell Eggs Symptoms: –Cramps, headaches, nausea Prevention: –Avoid cross-contamination, cook to 165 degrees F. for 15 seconds.

Staphylococcal Food Source: –Poultry, Meat, Fish & Shrimp, Shell Eggs Symptoms: –Cramps, headaches, nausea Prevention: –Avoid cross-contamination, cook to 165 degrees F. for 15 seconds.

Prevention Freeze & cook food properly –Keep food out of the “Danger Zone” Avoid cross-contamination Use Sanitary water supplies Wash hands