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food poisoning? consumed 9 day old sliced corned beef (deli), had not checked date on previously opened bag.

Sorry to hear you went through that. It sounds awful!This definitely could have been a case of food poisoning. Many packaged meats (including those...

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What are the signs and symptoms of food poisoning?

Food poisoning most commonly causes: abdominal cramps vomiting diarrhea This can cause significant amounts of fluid loss and with nausea and...

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What is food poisoning?

Food poisoning might be described as a food borne disease. Food that contains a toxin, chemical or infectious agent (like a bacterium, virus...

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What is food poisoning?

You can get food poisoning after eating food contaminated by viral, bacterial, or chemical agents. Food poisoning causes mild to severe, acute...

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What causes food poisoning?

Many bacteria can cause food poisoning. People who are ill or infected can transmit staphylococcus bacteria to food they are preparing. People who...

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How can I avoid food poisoning caused by listeria bacteria?

Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. Those most at risk for developing serious infections include people with weakened immune systems, such as...

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Which foods are most commonly involved in food poisoning?

A range of organisms and toxins that can cause food poisoning include Campylobacter, Salmonella,Shigella, E. coli 0157: H7, Listeria, and botulism...

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How can I tell if I have food poisoning?

"A lot of times it is not possible to confirm one way or the other if it's food poisoning," says David Burkhart, MD, staff physician at the Indiana...

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What should I do if I think I have food poisoning?

If the food-borne illness is mild, you can treat yourself and wait for symptoms to pass, experts say. You can lower a slight fever with acetaminophen...

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What exams and tests help doctors to evaluate or test people for Food Poisoning and Safe Food Handling?

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