Food poisoning, also called food-borne illness, is illness caused
by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms —including various bacteria,
viruses and parasites — or their toxins are the most common causes of food
poisoning.
Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any
point during its processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home
if food is incorrectly handled or cooked.
by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms —including various bacteria,
viruses and parasites — or their toxins are the most common causes of food
poisoning.
Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any
point during its processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home
if food is incorrectly handled or cooked.