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| | Disease Listing, Foodborne Illness, General Information CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases |
 | | Newly recognized microbes emerge as public health problems for several reasons: microbes can easily spread around the world, new microbes can evolve, the environment and ecology are changing, food production practices and consumption habits change, and because better laboratory tests can now identify microbes that were previously unrecognized. | | | This is often how a new pathogen is identified, and this is how the critical information linking a pathogen to a specific food and animal reservoir is first gathered. | | | Although we do not regulate the safety of food, CDC assesses the effectiveness of current prevention efforts. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodborneinfections_g.htm
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| | Food Poisoning, Micro-Organisms |
| | Spoilage of any particular food will be by those organisms most suited to the conditions in and around that food. | | | There are certain environmental conditions that must be met for micro-organisms to grow and multiply and when these conditions exist they can very quickly increase in number. | | | Heat processing such as pasteurisation, sterilisation or canning. |
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http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Health/foods3.asp
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| | eMedicine - Food Poisoning : Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD |
| | Stool cultures should be monitored in individuals working in settings such as hospitals, food establishments, and daycare centers who are infected with E coli O157:H7 or Salmonella or Shigella organisms until they become culture-negative without antibiotics. | | | Noninflammatory diarrhea is caused by the action of enterotoxins on the secretory mechanisms of the mucosa of the small intestine, without invasion. | | | For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Esophagus, Stomach, and Intestine Center and Public Health Center. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic807.htm
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| | FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book - Staphylococcus aureus |
| | Staphylococci are present in the nasal passages and throats and on the hair and skin of 50 percent or more of healthy individuals. | | | This incidence is even higher for those who associate with or who come in contact with sick individuals and hospital environments. | | | Staphylococcal food poisoning (staphyloenterotoxicosis; staphyloenterotoxemia) is the name of the condition caused by the enterotoxins which some strains of S. |
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http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap3.html
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| | Food Poisoning |
| | People who are most seriously affected by food poisoning are infants, the elderly, and those with conditions that weaken the immune system. | | | This information has been designed as a comprehensive and quick reference guide written by our health care reviewers. | | | People who develop hemolytic-uremic syndrome are treated with dialysis. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/f/foodpoisoning.htm
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| | FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning |
| | In severe cases, the respiratory muscles of the chest become paralyzed, requiring artificial respiration until recovery. | | | Excerpt from THE DISNEY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BABY & CHILD CARE, © 1995 DSH Communications, Inc. This material is based on current medical research and, to the best of the editors' knowledge and understanding, is accurate and valid. | | | Both forms of botulism can be treated by administration of an antitoxin that neutralizes the bacterial toxin responsible for the symptoms. |
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http://www.familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_fpois
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| | Institute of Food Science & Technology: VTEC food poisoning and its prevention |
| | to advance the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession; | | | It includes researchers expanding the boundaries of knowledge and experts seeking to apply it for the public benefit. | | | For most foods, testing for VTEC is not an effective control strategy and the setting of end product specifications may not be appropriate. |
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http://www.ifst.org/hottop1.htm
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| | VDACS - Food Safety - Food Poisoning |
| | Source: Common in nature, food processing environments, and intestinal tracts of humans and animals. | | | Giardiasis and Amebiasis (Amoebic Dysentary) are human diseases caused by protozoa. | | | The only way these microbes can be prevented from causing human illness is by handling and storing food safely. |
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http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/foodsafety/poisoning.html
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| | MedlinePlus: Food Contamination and Poisoning |
| | Irradiation: One Tool for Improving Food Safety (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | 10 Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens (Food and Drug Administration) - In Chinese | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Food Contamination and Poisoning is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodcontaminationpoisoning.html
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| | Foodborne Illness : Food Poisoning |
| | The incidence of Shigella, which is found in a wide variety of foods, did not change significantly from 1996 through 2004. | | | Heathcare providers frequently use "acute gastroenteritis" as a nonspecific term to describe diarrheal illness... | | | Frequently asked questions about food poisoning, such as “What should I do if I think I have food poisoning?” and “What does it mean if I have bloody diarrhea?” are answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page. |
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http://www.foodborneillness.com
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| | Food poisoning |
| | Paralysis moves down the body, and when the respiratory muscles are paralyzed, death results from asphyxiation. | | | One important aspect of diagnosing food poisoning is for doctors to determine if a number of people have eaten the same food and show the same symptoms of illness. | | | Many cases of food poisoning go undiagnosed, since a definite diagnosis is not necessary to effectively treat the symptoms. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/food_poisoning.jsp
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| | Food Poisoning |
| | This can prevent the condition from worsening, but recovery will still require a few weeks of rest and observation. | | | People infected with food borne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. | | | coli is a growing cause of food borne illness. |
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http://my.webmd.com/content/article/90/100617.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
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| | Food Poisoning - DrGreene.com |
| | Another organism found in the stool of humans and other animals. | | | Children most often get it when food handlers have not washed their hands properly, and the food is left out for awhile, as on a steam table. | | | This organism is a common cause of skin infections, from impetigo to pimples to boils. |
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http://www.drgreene.com/21_1094.html
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| | Bacterial Food Poisoning |
| | Man's respiratory passages, skin and superficial wounds are common sources of S. | | | The first step in preventing food poisoning is to assume that all foods may cause food-borne illness. | | | Food borne illness is an ever-present threat that can be prevented with proper care and handling of food products. |
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html
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| | Food Poisoning |
| | Aimed at health care professionals, this guide aims to "assist physicians and other health care professionals to be aware of what to look for in relation to foodborne disease, whether accidental or deliberate." The guide contains charts, patient scenarios, a continuing medical education (CME) section, and downloadable patient education handouts. | | | Information is provided on what food poisoning is, how common it is, which bacteria cause it, symptoms, how to avoid it, and treatment. | | | A patient information leaflet on food poisoning, produced by CORE (which is the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation). |
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http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D005517.html
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| | Food Poisoning |
| | DISCLAIMER: NOAH is an information guide only and cannot answer personal health-related or research questions. | | | NOAH > Stomach and Intestinal (Gastrointestinal) Disorders > Food Poisoning | | | Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor: Judy Hirsch, MLS |
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http://www.noah-health.org/en/stomach/food
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| | US FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness |
| | Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Approach to Food Safety | | | Testimony "Protecting the U.S. Consumer from Food Borne Illnesses" 10 May 1996 given before the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations, U.S. House of Representatives. | | | Questions and Answers on Foodborne Illness and Food Preparation |
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http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/foodborn.html
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| | Foodlink: Food Poisoning |
| | This section explains what food poisoning is and describes some of the most common germs that cause it. | | | Each year it is estimated that as many as 5.5 million people in the UK may suffer from foodborne illnesses — that's 1 in 10 people. | | | More information on this can be found from the Food Standards Agency website — www.food.gov.uk. |
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http://www.foodlink.org.uk/factfile.asp?file=1
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| | Escherichia coli -> E. Coli Food Poisoning on Encyclopedia.com 2002 |
| | A rapid rise in the number of cases of illness caused by the strain has prompted calls for a reevaluation of meat inspection techniques in the United States and for the irradiation of meat to destroy such bacteria. | | | Symptoms, which begin 1 to 8 days after infection and last for about a week, include bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and in some cases, fever. | | | Usually transmitted via raw or undercooked ground meat (thought to become contaminated during slaughter or processing), the strain can potentially contaminate any food and can also be spread by infected persons. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/section/Escheri_E.ColiFoodPoisoning.asp
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| | ABC News: Food Poisoning Affects 330 Kids in Ukraine |
| | The Defense Ministry sent military medics and was setting up 60 beds in two military hospitals to help treat the children. | | | KIEV, Ukraine Oct 8, 2005 — More than 330 school children in western Ukraine were hospitalized with food poisoning, including four who were in critical condition, an emergency official said Saturday. | | | This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. |
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http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=1195310
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| | Salmonella and food poisoning |
| | The only effective way to kill salmonella bacteria is with heat. | | | For this reason it is essential to cook food thoroughly. | | | Kitchen utensils must be properly washed with soap and water before use with another type of food. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/salmonella.htm
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| | Foodlink |
| | A range of resources are available which can be used as the basis for food safety awareness activities. | | | For further details of the Programme and how to register, click here. |
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http://www.foodlink.org.uk
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| | Public Health and Environmental Health Consultants, Food Safety Consulting & Infectious Disease Expert |
| | EHA Consulting Group offers comprehensive expert services in environmental and public health, food, drug and related matters- from disease outbreak prevention and regulation to remediation, legal support and expert witness testimony. | | | Since 1980, we have provided clients in the legal, insurance, food service and business industries with expertise and guidance in problem solving, assessing liability and litigation support. | | | EHA Consulting Group, Inc. provides epidemiological consulting and investigation support for operations in environmental health, public health, infectious disease, litigation and related matters. |
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http://www.ehagroup.com
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| | BBC - Food |
| | Do you have any ideas for eating healthily on a tight budget? | | | Get the daily recipes for speedy midweek meals in under 20 minutes | | | Know your kumquats from kohlrabi with BBC Food's new glossary |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/food
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