Types of Germs That Cause Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a general term for gastrointestinal illness linked to consuming contaminated food or drinks, but it can be caused by a number of germs.
Salmonella
Most people are familiar with the term salmonella, but they may not know that there are more than 2,000 types of the bug. It’s usually associated with animal products like chicken, eggs, and milk, but raw vegetables and even water can carry salmonella, too.
Salmonella is usually introduced to foods at a processing plant or when the foods are handled. It’s a common diagnosis of infectious diarrhea in the United States.
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