Food Contamination and Poisoning

Each year, 76 million people in the U.S. get sick from impure food. Common culprits include bacteria, vermin and viruses. Symptoms range from mild to solemn. They comprise

* Upset stomach

* Abdominal cramps

* Nausea and vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Fever

* Dehydration

Harmful bacteria are the most ordinary cause of foodborne illness. Foods may have some bacteria on them when you buy them. Raw meat may become impure during slaughter. Fruits and vegetables may become impure when they are growing or when they are process. But it can also happen in your kitchen if you leave victuals out for more than 2 hours at room hotness.

The treatment in most cases is growing your fluid intake. For more grave illness, you may need action at a hospital.