Food Poisoning Definition & Overview

Definition

Food poisoning is a disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by contaminated foods or beverages.

Gastrointestinal System

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Food Safety Center
on June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

Encylopedia entry for Food Safety Center.

Food Safety Center
Mushroom toxins
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Encylopedia entry for Mushroom toxins.

Mushroom toxins Adapted from the Food and Drug Administration by
Salmonellosis
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Encylopedia entry for Salmonellosis.

Salmonellosis( Infection; Salmonella Enterica; Food Poisoning)
Phytohaemagglutinin (Red Kidney Bean Poisoning)
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Encylopedia entry for Phytohaemagglutinin (Red Kidney Bean Poisoning).

Phytohaemagglutinin (Red Kidney Bean Poisoning)Adapted from the Food and Drug Administration
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
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Encylopedia entry for Pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Adapted from the Food and Drug Administration by

Food Poisoning
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Encylopedia entry for Food Poisoning.

Food Poisoning(Foodborne Disease; Foodborne Infection)
Scombrotoxin
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Encylopedia entry for Scombrotoxin.

Scombrotoxin Adapted from the Food and Drug Administration by
Bacillus cereus
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Encylopedia entry for Bacillus cereus.

Bacillus cereus Adapted from the US Food and Drug Administration by
Various shellfish-associated poisoning
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Encylopedia entry for Various shellfish-associated poisoning.

Various shellfish-associated poisoning Adapted from the Food and Drug Administration by
Listeriosis
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Encylopedia entry for Listeriosis.

Listeriosis Adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by