1. YOU CAN PREVENT FOOD POISONING Information sheet on the subject. http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/AgrEnv/ndd/safefood/YOU_CAN_PREVENT_FOOD_P

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2. Food Poisoning Discussion and links on the subject.Category Home Cooking Safety......food poisoning. Mushroom Poisoning, Toadstool Poisoning FDA. Salmonella food poisoningSearch PUBMED for Salmonella food poisoning All Review Therapy Diagnosis; http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/C21/C21.613.415.html

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3. Food Poisoning Comprehensive information on food poisoning, from the California Poison Control System.Category Health Public Health and Safety First Aid Poisoning......food poisoning. Topics on this page include Botulism. E. coli 0157 H7 foodpoisoning. Campylobacter food poisoning. What is ptomaine food poisoning ? http://wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/poison_book/food_poiso

Food Poisoning Topics on this page include: Botulism Infant botulism E. coli 0157: H7 food poisoning Campylobacter food poisoning ... Food safety questions T he California Department of Health Services gets close to 27,000 reported cases of food poisoning each year. Because there are many more cases of food poisoning that are never reported, the actual number of food poisoning cases per year is unknown. The annual incidence of food poisoning nation wide is estimated to be as high as 80 million cases. An estimated 55% of food poisoning cases are caused by improper cooking and storage of foods, and 24% by poor hygiene (not washing hands before handling food). Only 3% of cases are from an unsafe food source. Keeping your hands clean while working with food is the single most important thing you can do to prevent food poisoning. About 20 organisms can cause food poisoning. After eating food contaminated with bacteria, the bacteria multiply in the stomach and the bowels. Some bacteria give off a toxin when they multiply. As a result, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea occur. Vomiting and diarrhea are the body's way of eliminating the toxin. Although the experience is unpleasant, most common cases of food poisoning run their course without needing medical attention. Most cases of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea) are due to viral infections and are not true cases of food poisoning. Diagnosis of true food poisoning is difficult because the many organisms are found in different kinds of food and all have different incubation periods.

4. MEDLINEplus: Food Contamination/Poisoning Find out how it occurs and how to prevent it. Includes a section and details for common food bacteria. symptoms are severe, or if the person with the food poisoning is very young, very old or immunocompromised, see a doctor http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodcontaminationpoisoning.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Food Contamination/Poisoning Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Women Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Food Contamination/Poisoning You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Drinking Water E. Coli Infections Food Safety Listeria Infections ... Poisoning, Toxicology, Environmental Health Latest News Egg Cocktail May Prevent Food-borne Illness (03/24/2003, Reuters Health) Medicine Crops to Stay in Midwest Despite Concerns (03/06/2003, Reuters Health) Distribution of Dioxin-Contaminated Animal Feed Mineral Mixes and Feed Halted (02/28/2003, Food and Drug Administration) United States Seeks Injunction against a Baltimore, Maryland Food Processing and Distribution Facility (02/06/2003, Food and Drug Administration) FDA Investigates Improper Disposal of Bioengineered Pigs (02/05/2003, Food and Drug Administration) From the National Institutes of Health Foodborne Diseases (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) General/Overviews Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook (Food and Drug Administration) Consumer Advice (Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) Foodborne Illness: What Consumers Need To Know (Food and Drug Administration) Also available in: Spanish Foodborne Infections (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases)

5. What Is Food Poisoning? food poisoning. What is food poisoning? food poisoning is defined as any diseaseof an infectious or toxic nature caused by the consumption of food or drink. http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/leaflets/foodpoi.html

food poisoning What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is defined as any disease of an infectious or toxic nature caused by the consumption of food or drink. The term is most often used to describe the illness, usually diarrhoea and/or vomiting caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Very occasionally poisonings from chemicals may be the cause. How common is food poisoning? In the United Kingdom about 2 million people a year suffer from an attack of diarrhoea and/or vomiting due to food poisoning. Most do not consult their doctor and the cause is not often found. Food borne microbes are isolated in only about 100,000 cases a year and although large outbreaks can occur, usually only one or two people are affected. Which bacteria cause food poisoning? The bacteria most commonly found (about 40,000 cases annually) are called Campylobacter. These may be present in unpasteurised milk or raw poultry. Birds pecking the tops of milk bottles may infect the milk on the doorstep but in most cases the contaminated food is not identified. Salmonella is the next most commonly found group of bacteria (about 30,000 per annum). They may be present in raw meat, poultry and occasionally eggs. For the remainder, Staphylococcus Aureus, Clostridium Perfringens and Bacillus Cereus produce toxins or poisons in food which may result in severe vomiting. C. Perfringens is usually associated with meat and B. Cereus with rice.

6. Foodlink Provides food safety tips and teaches the causes of food poisoning through games and quizzes. http://www.foodlink.org.uk

choose_stylesheet("foodlink") New 'Dirty Dozen' posters available featuring a cartoon calamity kitchen and revealing the 12 food safety disasters. The next National Food Safety Week will be 9-15 June 2003 focusing on the importance of hand washing.

7. VDACS - Food Safety - Food Poisoning Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial and fungal food poisoning. From the Category Health Public Health and Safety First Aid Poisoning...... About food poisoning. In most cases of foodborne illness (food poisoning),symptoms resemble intestinal flu and last a few hours to several days. http://www.vdacs.state.va.us/foodsafety/poisoning.html

About Poisoning Safety Tips Kitchen Test Cool Rules Bookmarks ... Food Security About Food Poisoning In most cases of foodborne illness (food poisoning), symptoms resemble intestinal flu and last a few hours to several days. But in cases of botulism, or when food poisoning strikes infants, the ill, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems, life-threatening complications can result. Microscopic organisms that cause foodborne illness are everywhere-in the air, soil, water, and in human and animal digestive tracts. Most are capable of growing undetected in food because they do not produce an "off" odor, color, or texture. The only way these microbes can be prevented from causing human illness is by handling and storing food safely. BACTERIA SALMONELLA Disease: Salmonellosis) Source: Spread when contaminated food (meat, poultry, eggs) is eaten raw or undercooked. Also, when cooked food comes in contact with contaminated raw food, or when an infected person prepares food. Symptoms (after eating) : Onset: 6-48 hours; nausea, fever, headache, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting lasting 2-7 days. Can be fatal to infants, the elderly, the infirm, and the immune-compromised.

8. Food Poisoning Information about food poisoning http://www.ourfood.com/Food_poisoning.html

Subsections Algal Toxins Algae Classification of alga Division 2: Cianophyta: ... Hydrocyanic acid Food poisoning Algal Toxins Algae Algae may present variable morphology. Species are known being unicellular, other algae may grow up to 20 to 30 meters of length. Algae serve as food for marine animals, they may be used as ingredients such as the production of agar agar, used in food, in drugs, as basis for bacteriological medias and is used in many other ways. Chlorophyll is often hidden by yellow, brown,blue and red pigments.This gave the origin to a classification of algae in Xantophyceae, Cyanophyceae or Rodophyceae. Algae produce starch, mannite, leucosine and oil. Algae are generally inhabitants of water. Algae adapted to life in contact with air are found on the surface of rocks, on the bark of trees and at soil. In extreme cases they may survive at 70 C (Cyanophyceae). Algae are an important factor of regeneration of water and treatment of drinking water. Microscopical identification of algae is used in the characterization of quality of water. Algae are important part of marine plankton serving as food for a variety of aquatic animals. Chlorella pyrenoidosa, unicellular alga was studied as a possible food. Rodoficeae are industrially used to obtain natural carotene. In reduce amount dehydrated algae are used as food in Japan.

9. The Food Poisoning Page to give an overview of food poisoning what food poisoning is, what causes food poisoning, the difference between http://www.chickenhouse.demon.co.uk/food.htm

The Food Safety Page T he aim of this page is to give an overview of food poisoning - what food poisoning is , what causes food poisoning, the difference between chemical, bacterial and toxin food poisoning, and also how to avoid it as far as possible. As usual throughout the site there's a picture of Shaggy from Scooby Doo on each page which will take you back to the main page of this site. I've tried to give links to food science sites at appropriate places. There is also a picture of some E.coli bacteria on each page, at the top, and clicking on them brings you back to this page. S o what actually is food poisoning? Well, "food poisoning" can be described as any kind of illness which has been caused by eating contaminated food. This is a broad definition and can include the following examples: Sickness caused by bacteria or viruses in food Sickness caused by moulds or fungi in food Sickness caused by eating some plants Sickness caused by eating animals or (more often) fish Sickness caused by chemicals in food - including the toxins produced by some bacteria or fungi Allergic reactions, such as reactions to peanuts

10. CNN - Food Poisoning Outbreaks Hit Hard Nationwide - July 10, 1998 CNN.comCategory News Online Archives CNN.com 1998 July Health...... food poisoning outbreaks hit hard nationwide. Galveston Bay oysterswere blamed for 300 cases of flulike illness, July 10, 1998 Web http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9807/10/summer.bad.food/

MAIN PAGE WORLD ASIANOW U.S. ... news quiz CNN WEB SITES: TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW MORE SERVICES: video on demand video archive audio on demand news email services ... pagenet DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback SITE GUIDES: help contents search FASTER ACCESS: europe japan WEB SERVICES: Food poisoning outbreaks hit hard nationwide Galveston Bay oysters were blamed for 300 cases of flu-like illness July 10, 1998 Web posted at: 9:43 p.m. EDT (0143 GMT) ATLANTA (CNN) E. coli, salmonella, various bacterial microorganisms it may be that summer is shaping up to include a disturbing number of food poisoning outbreaks across the country. Is the high number of cases due to better monitoring of outbreaks or because there are more dangerous forms of persistent bacteria? "I think overall we're seeing better surveillance and better detection of outbreaks," said Mike Doyle, a food scientist at the University of Georgia. "We don't know for sure if it's because there are more pathogens in our food supply. That's an unanswered question." ALSO: CDC: Source of Guatemalan berry contamination still unknown So far in 1998, there have been six recalls of ground beef due to fear of E. coli the last in June when Costco recalled frozen ground beef patties from stores in 24 states. Last year, there were six recalls the entire year.

11. Current Hot Topics Current Hot Topics covers food safety issues such as E.coli food poisoning, Listeria in Cheese, BSE, BST, Trans Fatty Acids, Genetic Modification, Food Irradiation, Olestra, Salt, Microbiological Food Safety for Children and Vulnerable Groups, Food Allergens, Salmonella, Dioxins and PCBs. The statements are drawn up by experts within the broad membership of the Institute of Food Science and Technology. http://www.easynet.co.uk/ifst/hottop.htm

IFST is the independent incorporated professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. Its purposes are :- to serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally; to advance the standing of food science and technology , both as a subject and as a profession; to assist members in their career and personal development within the profession; to uphold professional standards of competence and integrity This Web site last updated on 25 March 2003 IFST Website Main Index IFST Information Statements on today's food-related hot topics IFST and CIFST jointly announce their Co-operating Societies Agreement IFST and HKFSTA jointly announce their Co-operating Societies Agreement IFST awards its first Certificates of Continuing Professional Development IFST creates new membership grade, Executive Associate IFST launches its Careers Website If you are a scientist or technologist applying your expertise to food , or someone otherwise professionally involved with food production or distribution, you can find out about IFST, what it has to offer

12. Campylobacter - DrGreene.com Learn about food poisoning and gastroenteritis, two illnesses commonly caused by campylobacter. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1041.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Campylobacter Introduction: Campylobacter is everywhere! Almost any animal –wild animals, farm animals, and pets can carry it in their stool. It is in the stool of most or all chickens, turkeys, and seagulls. It can be found on the legs of flies, inside the shells of oysters, the cages of hamsters, the litter boxes of cats, and the diapers of toddlers . And if you have a puppy with diarrhea, watch out for

13. Bacterial Food Poisoning Bacterial food poisoning Al B. Wagner, Jr. Undercooking or improper processingof homecanned foods can cause very serious food poisoning. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html

Bacterial Food Poisoning Al B. Wagner, Jr. Extension Food Technologist Texas Agricultural Extension Service Food borne illness is an ever-present threat that can be prevented with proper care and handling of food products. It is estimated that between 24 and 81 million cases of food borne diarrhea disease occur each year in the United States, costing between $5 billion and $17 billion in medical care and lost productivity. Chemicals, heavy metals, parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria can cause food borne illness. Bacteria related food poisoning is the most common, but fewer than 20 of the many thousands of different bacteria actually are the culprits. More than 90 percent of the cases of food poisoning each year are caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Bacillus cereus, and Entero-pathogenic Escherichia coli . These bacteria are commonly found on many raw foods. Normally a large number of food-poisoning bacteria must be present to cause illness. Therefore, illness can be prevented by (1) controlling the initial number of bacteria present, (2) preventing the small number from growing, (3) destroying the bacteria by proper cooking and (4) avoiding re-contamination. Poor personal hygiene, improper cleaning of storage and preparation areas and unclean utensils cause contamination of raw and cooked foods. Mishandling of raw and cooked foods allows bacteria to grow. The temperature range in which most bacteria grow is between 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Raw and cooked foods should not be kept in this danger zone any longer than absolutely necessary. Undercooking or improper processing of home-canned foods can cause very serious food poisoning.

14. CPCS: Food Poisoning And Safety food poisoning and Safety Botulism Infant botulism E. coli 0157 H7 food poisoning Campylobacter food poisoning What is "ptomaine food poisoning"? food poisoning from the sea How is food poisoning treated? When should you see a physician because of http://www.calpoison.com/public/food.html

Urgent Message: California will lose poison control services on June 30, 2003 unless you help! Click here to see what you can do. Food Poisoning and Safety Botulism Infant botulism E. coli 0157: H7 food poisoning Campylobacter Food Poisoning ... Food safety frequently asked questions The California Department of Health Services gets close to 27,000 reported cases of food poisoning each year. Because there are many more cases of food poisoning that are never reported, the actual number of food poisoning cases per year is unknown. The annual incidence of food poisoning nation wide is estimated to be as high as 80 million cases. An estimated 55% of food poisoning cases are caused by improper cooking and storage of foods, and 24% by poor hygiene (not washing hands before handling food). Only 3% of cases are from an unsafe food source. Keeping your hands clean while working with food is the single most important thing you can do to prevent food poisoning. About 20 organisms can cause food poisoning. After eating food contaminated with bacteria, the bacteria multiply in the stomach and the bowels. Some bacteria give off a toxin when they multiply. As a result, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea occur. Vomiting and diarrhea are the body's way of eliminating the toxin. Although the experience is unpleasant, most common cases of food poisoning run their course without needing medical attention. Most cases of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea) are due to viral infections and are not true cases of food poisoning. Diagnosis of true food poisoning is difficult because the many organisms are found in different kinds of food and all have different incubation periods.

15. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning food poisoning. Definition Return to top Most foodborne illnesses areconsidered food poisoning. However, classical food poisoning http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001652.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Food poisoning Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Antibodies Definition Return to top Most food-borne illnesses are considered food poisoning. However, classical food poisoning refers to poisoning with foods contaminated with enterotoxins produced by staphylococcal organisms, or other common bacteria such as E. coli. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Classical food poisoning is rare in the United States because of improved food handling and storage techniques. However, it occurs sporadically at picnics, school cafeterias, and large social functions where foods may be left unrefrigerated for extended periods of time or handling techniques are not optimal. Classical food poisoning usually appears within 2 to 3 hours of ingestion, although it may appear earlier or later. Onset is heralded by nausea followed by vomiting and abdominal cramping Diarrhea , which may be bloody, usually occurs. Other symptoms may include

16. CNN - Food Poisoning Outbreak Kills 1; Another 143 Ill - November 5, 1997 CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9711/05/salmonella.outbreak/

Food poisoning outbreak kills 1; another 143 ill 2nd death may be linked to church dinner November 5, 1997 Web posted at: 6:36 p.m. EST (2336 GMT) CHAPTICO, Maryland (CNN) One person died and at least 143 others became ill after an outbreak of food poisoning traced to a church dinner in Maryland. Health authorities are investigating whether a second death is linked to the salmonella contamination. They are also looking at whether turkey or ham served at the dinner was the cause of the outbreak. An estimated 1,400 people attended the dinner Sunday at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico, a town on the Wicomico River about 45 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. At least four bus loads of attendees came to the dinner, from Baltimore, Silver Spring and from other states. Officials say people from the Carolinas to California have reported being sick. Dr. Ebenezer Israel, the health officer in St. Mary's County, said the elderly woman who died did not attend the dinner but ate a meal that was prepared at the affair and delivered to her home. Another woman, from Baltimore, died following the dinner, and officials are now investigating her death to see if it is related to the outbreak.

17. Foodlink: Food Poisoning Your complete guide to food safety. Providing information on the causes of foodpoisoning, food safety and foodlink's National Food Safety Week. http://www.foodlink.org.uk/factfile.asp?file=1

18. Register At NYTimes.com Carmen Calder³n walked into a McDonald's restaurant here late last year to complain that her son had come down with food poisoning after eating one if its hamburgers. Hoping for an apology, she is instead facing a $1.25 million lawsuit. By Larry Rohter. New York Times Free registration required. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/31/international/americas/31CHIL.html

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19. Food Microbiology Course An online course covering food poisoning, detection methods, safety management, and international control approaches. Links to relevant books and course's author. http://www.food-microbiology.co.uk/

Food Microbiology Course support Resources Overview Learning outcomes Introduction ... Poems Site Structure This site primarily accompanies the two books: The Microbiology of Safe Food and The Microbiological Risk Assessment of Food . In addition, in 1998 I wrote 'Food Hygiene, Microbiology and HACCP' with Aspen Publishers (now Kluwer Academic Publishers I last up-dated this site on 25th January, 2003 Additional Notes: Brazilian Portuguese version of the 'The Microbiology of Safe Food' has been released and the Spanish version was expected last October, but I haven't seen it yet. Meanwhile the Spanish version of my book 'Food Hygiene, Microbiology and HACCP' with Pat Hayes has been released by Acribia I will probably start preparing the 2nd Edition in 2003 for publication in 2004. I would appreciate suggestions for improving the book's content. So far my plans include: Microbiological media design; chromogenic, etc. Detergents and disinfectants Expand microbiological risk assessment Expand on individual organisms Please email me mailto:stephen.forsythe@ntu.ac.uk

20. British Meat: The Recipe For Food Poisoning A report from the authoritative BMA last night said that all raw meat should be considered infected Category Society Lifestyle Choices Health Concerns......A report from the authoritative BMA last night said that all raw meatshould be conidered infected and a possible souce of food poisoning. http://www.britishmeat.com/foodpois.html

BRITISH MEAT FOOD POISONING On January 12 1998, The British Medical Association warned in a report to Members of Parliament in London that all raw meat should be considered infected and a possible source of food poisoning. "The current state of food safety in Britain is such that all raw meat should be assumed to be contaminated with pathogenic organisms," the report said. The BMA report went on to record that the number of cases of food poisoning was at its highest ever in 1997. One million people infected by salmonella or E. Coli 0157 bacteria. 200 people died as a result. "The only safe approach for the food industry and general public is to treat all raw meat as infected and adopt universal precautions in handling and cooking raw meat," the report concluded. HOME Finger-Lickin' Cruel "The recipe for love" British Meat and BSE ... ANIMAL RIGHTS FAQ E-mail info@britishmeat.com

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