how to prevent food borne illness

1. What is a food borne illness

1.1. caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals.

2. What are common sources of food that cause food borne illnesses

2.1. Raw foods including meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, unpasteurized milk and dairy products, and fresh produce often contain bacteria that cause food borne illnesses

3. What are common symptoms of food borne illnesses

3.1. Common symptoms of food borne illness are diarrhea and/or vomiting, typically lasting 1 to 7 days.

4. What are some helpful tips to prevent food borne illnesses

4.1. Wash your hands with hot soapy water before and after you prepare foods. Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave oven, not on the kitchen counter. If possible, have 2 cutting boards. ... Cook foods thoroughly to kill harmful bacteria.

5. What are five different types of food borne illnesses

5.1. Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter) Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium) Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection (E. ... Giardiasis (Giardia) Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes)

6. How are food borne illnesses treated

6.1. The only treatment needed for most food borne illnesses is replacing lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.

7. Are food borne illnesses contagious

7.1. yes food borne illness is contagious because you can get it from raw foods and you can spread if not treated