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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Aflatoxins
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Encylopedia entry for Aflatoxins.

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Viral gastroenteritis
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Encylopedia entry for Viral gastroenteritis.

Viral gastroenteritis Adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by
Ciguatera fish poisoning
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Encylopedia entry for Ciguatera fish poisoning.

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Grayanotoxin
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Encylopedia entry for Grayanotoxin.

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Food Safety Center
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Encylopedia entry for Food Safety Center.

Food Safety Center

Mushroom toxins
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Encylopedia entry for Mushroom toxins.

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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.

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Scombrotoxin
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Encylopedia entry for Scombrotoxin.

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