what are food borne illness

1. they are food or beverages which contain bacteria,parasites or germs.

2. what are the sources of food that causes food borne illness?

2.1. meat,fish,shellfish,eggs,poultry.

3. what are the common symptoms of food borne illness.

3.1. abdominal cramp,fever,vomiting.

4. what are some helpful tips to prevent food borne illness?

4.1. refrigerate and freeze all necessary food in the right way.use a meat thermometer to make sure you're food is cooked thoroughly.wash you're hands for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

5. what are five different type of food borne illnessess

5.1. salmonella,e-coli,campylobacter,hepatitis A,cholera.

6. how are food borne illness treated?

6.1. by replacing the lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.

7. Are food borne illnesses contagious?why or why not?

7.1. yes,viral gastroenteritis is contagious because the viruses that gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected persons.