Food Borne Illness Summary
The World Health Organization has documented serious outbreaks of food borne illness.
Foods can become contaminated by biological, chemical, or physical contaminants. Symptoms include: diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever and headache.
Individuals at higher risk include: pregnant women, infants and children under five years old, the elderly, people taking certain medications and seriously ill people.
Food safety awareness is necessary in the prevention of food borne illness. Individuals and establishments can take steps to ensure food safety.