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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease) is any illness that results from eating contaminated food.

Causes
Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food poisoning, but other causes include viruses, parasites, toxins and contaminants. More >

Bacteria and Viruses Molds, Toxins, and Contaminants
Parasites Allergens

The bacteria and viruses most frequently associated with food poisoning cases in the United States are:

Salmonella Vibrio Infections
Botulism Listeria
Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) Hepatitis A
E. coli B. cereus
Campylobacter Staphylococcus

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