Major Foodborne Illnesses Caused By Bacteria

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Salmonella symptons are

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nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, feaver, and diarrhea; may cause severe dehydration in infants and elderly

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What is the source of salmonella bacteria?

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Widespread in poultry and swine; also water, soil, insects, domestic and wild animals and the human intestinal tract

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Name some foods involved in an outbreak of salmonella.

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raw poultry and poultry salads; raw meat and meat products; fish; shrimp; milk and dairy products; sell eggs and egg products, such as improperly cooked custards, sauces and pastry creams; toful and other protein foods; sliced melons, sliced tomatoes, raw sprouts, and other fresh produce

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What preventive measures can be taken to prevent salmonella?

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Thoroughly cook poultry to at least 165F for at least 15 seconds and cook other food to required minimum internate temperatures; avoid cross contamination; properly refrigerate food; propertly cool cooked meat and meat products; properly handle and cook eggs; ensure that employees practice good personal hygiene

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Shigellosis symptoms are:

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diarrhea (may be bloody), abdominal pain, fever, nausea, cramps, vomiting, chills, fatigue, dehydration

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What is the source of shigellosis bacteria?

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Human intestinal tract;
Flies;
Frequently found in water polluted by feces

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Name some foods involved in an outbreak of shigellosis:

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Salads (potato, tuna, shrimp, chicken, and macroni);
Lettuce;
Raw vegetables;
Milk & dairy products
Poultry

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What preventive measures can be taken to prevent shigella?

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Properly cool food;
Use sanitary food and water sources;
Avoid cross-contamination
Ensure employees practice good hygine when handling ready-to-eat foods

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Staphyloccus symptoms are:

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vomiting/retching, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps; in severe cases -- headache, muscle cramping, changes in Blood Pressure and Pulse

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Where does Staphylococcus bacteria come from?

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Humans: nose, skin, hair, throat, and infected sores.
and Animals