foodborne illness
Bad meal consequence
Foodborne illness is sickness caused by consuming contaminated food or drink.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins are the usual culprits.
Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
The outbreak was traced to foodborne illness from undercooked chicken.
Also called food poisoning.
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- abdominal crampsPainful torso muscle contractions
- feverElevated body temperature
dehydration · bloody stool · chills · fatigue · weakness · headache · muscle aches · loss of appetite
Foodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- vibrioCurved rod bacterium
botulinum · giardia · cryptosporidium · toxoplasma · rotavirus · histamine
Bacterial gastrointestinal infection
- listeriosisBacterial illness from tainted food
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- shigellosisBacterial digestive tract infection
- giardiasisProtozoan intestinal infection
gastroenteritis · cholera · typhoid fever · toxoplasmosis · enteritis · dysentery · trichinosis · brucellosis
Heat removal for preservation
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- cold chainTemperature-controlled distribution system
separation · proper storage · safe handling · expiration date · sell-by date · pest control · irradiation · clean surfaces
Transfer of harmful substances
- rawIn original state
- uncookedNot yet prepared thermally
- undercookedInsufficiently heated through
- spoilageFood degradation process
Animal tissue, unheated
- poultryBirds raised for food
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- unpasteurized milkUnheated bovine beverage
raw eggs · leafy greens · sprouts · cantaloupe · buffet · sushi · ceviche · raw oysters
Widespread disease occurrence
- clusterGathered group nearby
- casesContainers or instances
- spreadTo distribute widely
- recallMemory retrieval act
traceback · cruise ship · school cafeteria · contact tracing · quarantine · notification
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- abdominal crampsPainful torso muscle contractions
fever · dehydration · bloody stool · chills · fatigue · weakness · headache · muscle aches · loss of appetite · bloating
salmonella
Foodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
vibrio · botulinum · giardia · cryptosporidium · toxoplasma · rotavirus · histamine
salmonellosis
Bacterial gastrointestinal infection
- listeriosisBacterial illness from tainted food
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- shigellosisBacterial digestive tract infection
giardiasis · gastroenteritis · cholera · typhoid fever · toxoplasmosis · enteritis · dysentery · trichinosis · brucellosis
refrigeration
Heat removal for preservation
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
cold chain · separation · proper storage · safe handling · expiration date · sell-by date · pest control · irradiation · clean surfaces · gloves
cross-contamination
Transfer of harmful substances
- rawIn original state
- uncookedNot yet prepared thermally
- undercookedInsufficiently heated through
spoilage · perishable · danger zone · sewage · contaminated water
raw meat
Animal tissue, unheated
- poultryBirds raised for food
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
unpasteurized milk · raw eggs · leafy greens · sprouts · cantaloupe · buffet · sushi · ceviche · raw oysters · deli meat
epidemic
Widespread disease occurrence
recall · traceback · cruise ship · school cafeteria · contact tracing · quarantine · notification
- Health Threatsdisease, epidemic, pandemic, virus, outbreak
- public healthdisease prevention, immunization, disease control, health education, epidemiology
- Food Scienceenzymes, carbohydrates, proteins, pH, vitamins
- FDA regulationFDA, drug approval, medical devices, prescription drugs, dietary supplements
- food hazardspathogens, toxins, parasites, viruses, bacteria
- food safetycontamination, cross contamination, cross-contamination, sanitization, sanitation
foodborne illnessfood safety
Illness prevention through handling
nourishment · nutrition · healthy eating · food hygiene · gut health
foodborne illnessairborne disease
Pathogen spread by inhalation
waterborne illness · respiratory infection · droplet transmission · sexually transmitted infection · nosocomial infection
food, illness, sickness, foods, diseases, borne, foodstuff, eatables, food poisoning