Monday, May 23, 2011

food poisoning : Causes of food poisoning

Causes

Food poisoning can affect one person or a group of people who all ate the same contaminated food. It more commonly occurs after eating at picnics, school cafeterias, large social functions, or restaurants.
The germs may get into the food you eat (called contamination) in different ways:
  • Meat or poultry can come into contact with the normal bacteria from the intestines of an animal that is being processed
  • Water that is used during growing or shipping can contain manure or human waste
  • Food handling or preparation in grocery stores, restaurants, or homes
Food poisoning often occurs from eating or drinking:

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