food-borne
Carried by eating
Food-borne describes diseases or pathogens transmitted through contaminated food: food-borne illness, food-borne bacteria.
The term appears most often in public health contexts discussing outbreaks of salmonella, E. coli, or similar infections.
Also spelled as one word: foodborne.
Foodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- giardiaWaterborne intestinal parasite
toxoplasma · staphylococcus · vibrio · cryptosporidium · rotavirus · parasites · bacteria · viruses
Transfer of harmful substances
- spoilageFood degradation process
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
hazards · adulteration · pesticides · chemicals · biological · perishable · raw meat · unwashed produce
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- feverElevated body temperature
cramps · dehydration · chills · malaise · dysentery · hospitalization · outbreak · epidemic
Cleanliness for public health
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- irradiationExposure to radiant energy
inspection · recall · storage · thermometer · expiration · sterilization · gloves · disinfection
salmonella
Foodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
giardia · toxoplasma · staphylococcus · vibrio · cryptosporidium · rotavirus · parasites · bacteria · viruses · microorganisms
cross-contamination
Transfer of harmful substances
- spoilageFood degradation process
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
bacteria · hazards · adulteration · pesticides · chemicals · biological · perishable · raw meat · unwashed produce · allergens
gastroenteritis
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
fever · cramps · dehydration · chills · malaise · dysentery · hospitalization · outbreak · epidemic · symptoms
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
irradiation · inspection · recall · storage · thermometer · expiration · sterilization · gloves · disinfection · separation
food-borneairborne
Traveling through air
waterborne · vector-borne · sexually transmitted · water-borne · bloodborne
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