Foodborne Infections

Food poisoning occurs when we eat contaminated food. It happens often particularly to those who eat unkept food. Now you might wonder, is food poisoning contagious? Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, manifests after consuming contaminated food. Common contaminants include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Eating such foods will render you ill by making you experience symptoms […]

The most common cause of food poisoning or foodborne illnesses is food contaminated with viruses, bacteria, and even parasites. Contamination can occur anytime from when the food is harvested, up to when it is packaged and sold. Bacteria and viruses can even contaminate the food after it is brought home. Different contaminants have a different […]

Food Poisoning vs Diarrhea Food poisoning vs diarrhea – your tummy’s upset, but which one of these do you have? Diarrhea is defined as 3 or more loose stools in a span of 24 hours, and has a variety of causes. On the other hand, food poisoning refers to an illness caused by microorganisms or their […]

Norovirus or stomach flu? What’s the difference? While norovirus may sometimes be referred to as stomach flu, they are not the same thing. Norovirus is a group of viruses that commonly cause health problems. These include gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu, and food poisoning. The following are facts about norovirus to help distinguish norovirus and stomach flu […]

Salmonella Infections Salmonella infections, also known as salmonellosis, usually occur after eating raw or undercooked meat, chicken, eggs, or egg products.  Once ingested, the salmonella bacteria passes through the stomach and can colonize the small and large intestine. This may cause salmonella food poisoning symptoms. In very rare cases (approximately 5% of all salmonella infections), the […]

What is E. Coli? Being aware of E. Coli symptoms and treatment may help one through bad bouts of food poisoning. Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a group of bacteria that naturally lives in the intestines of most animals. This includes humans. Its primary function is to help the body break down and digest the food […]

Food gives you the energy and strength you need for the day. What’s more, how healthy you are depends, in many ways, on how healthily you eat. That is why it is essential to prepare and handle food properly, to keep it fresh and prevent contamination. If you are not careful, you might consume contaminated […]

Food is fuel for people: It gives you the energy and strength you need for the day. What’s more, how healthy you are depends, in many ways, on how healthy you eat. That is why it is essential to prepare and handle food properly to keep it fresh and prevent contamination. If you are not […]

Escherichia coli, known as E. coli, is a group of bacteria that naturally lives in the intestines of people and most animals. Its primary function is to help the body break down and digest the food that we consume. However, E. coli has many strains, and some of them are harmful. For this reason, it […]

Salmonella infections, also known as salmonellosis, usually occur after eating meat, chicken, dairy, eggs, or products made from eggs that may be raw or undercooked.  Once ingested, the salmonella bacteria passes through the stomach and can colonize the small and large intestine. In very rare cases (approximately 5% of all salmonella infections), the salmonella can […]