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Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease) is any illness resulting from the consumption of food. Foodborne illness is commonly called food poisoning, even though most cases are caused by a variety of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, prions or parasites that contaminate food, [1] rather than chemical or natural toxins. Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. The action of monitoring food to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness is known as food safety. Foodborne disease can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. For foodborne illness caused by chemicals, see Food contaminants. Foodborne illness can also be caused by pesticides or medicines in food and naturally toxic substances like poisonous mushrooms or reef fish. Some could even come from the skin and nose, like staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to death.
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1. Farmer Jane Game
July 14, 2008
http://www.freedownloadgamesinfo.com/download.farmer-jane-game/">Not too excited about foodborne illness? Go au naturale and head straight for the farm. Jane and Joe are determined to revive Grandpa`s land by caring for chickens, pigs, cows, and other animals. Visit five separate farms and sell over 25 distinct products. Work through rough seasons like intense summer heat and a cold winter freeze. Can you turn Farmer Jane into a produce powerhouse in this Time Management hoedown? - Farmer Jane http://www.freedownloadgamesinfo.com/download.farmer-jane-game/ ... (read more)
Author: juanita nevins
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2. Information on botulism-causes of food poisoning
May 05, 2008
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum: Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed ... (read more)
Author: Peter Hutch
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3. Botulism - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
March 29, 2008
A bacterium that occurs widely in nature and is a cause of botulism; it has six main types, A to F. Botulism is a rare but potentially very serious illness. The bacterium may be entered the body through wounds. A severe, manytimes fatal food poisoning caused by ingestion of food containing botulin. It may be characterized by nausea, vomiting, disturbed vision, muscular weakness, and fatigue. How is Botulism Transmitted? Cases of foodborne botulism often come from home-canned foods with low acid content, such as asparagus, green beans, beets, and corn. Clostridium botulinum bacter... (read more)
Author: Corwin Brown
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4. Food Poisoning - Causes, Symptoms and Preventions
March 29, 2008
Food poisoning is a general term for health problems caused by eating contaminated food. Food may be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, toxins (poisons) from the environment, or toxins within the food itself. Symptoms of food poisoning usually include vomiting and diarrhea. Some toxins also affect the nervous system.
Foodborne illness results from eating food contaminated with bacteria (or their toxins) or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. The illnesses range from upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. ... (read more)
Author: Peter Hutch
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5. Foodborne Botulism Treatment Information
February 10, 2008
Botulism is a rare but serious illness. It is serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin, botulin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three types of botulism: food, wound and infant botulism. Eating food that has the botulism toxin causes food-borne botulism. It often involves improperly processed home canned foods. Wound botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores contaminate a wound and produce toxin. Botulism in infants under one year of age has been associated with ingestion of clostridium botulinum spores from the environment or specific foods ... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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6. Botulism Information
January 17, 2008
Botulism is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by a neurotoxin, generically called botulinum toxin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinic toxin is one of the most powerful known toxins: about one microgram is lethal to humans. It acts by blocking nerve function and leads to respiratory and musculoskeletal paralysis. In the United States an average of 110 cases of botulism are reported each year. Of these, approximately 25% are foodborne, 72% are infant botulism, and 3% are wound botulism. There are three kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism comes from eating... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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7. Botulism - The Rare but Potentially Fatal Foodborne Illness
July 16, 2007
All my life I've been a little fearful of eating home-canned beans, because of the rare but potentially fatal illness caused by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. The botulinum toxin produced by this bacterium is one of the most lethal natural toxins known to man. Now that my organic garden is overflowing with fresh beans, and I can't possibly eat them all fresh, my mind has turned again to this microscopic organism, which lives naturally in the soil.
Eating poorly prepared food isn't actually the only way you can be sickened by this type of bacteria. It is also possible for the bacteri... (read more)
Author: Jonni Good
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8. CDC Study on Food Preparation Practices in Restaurants
April 15, 2007
CDC's Study On Safe Food Preparation Practices This research paper Factors Impacting Food Workers’ and Managers’ Safe Food Preparation Practices: A Qualitative Study from the CDC states that most foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States originate from improper food preparation practices in restaurants. This unique study collected information directly from food service workers and their managers. Over 70 restaurant workers participated and provided an insider's look into actual on-the-job practices. It focused on 7 very specific food preparation practices and tried to... (read more)
Author: Barbara Foster
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9. Avoiding Food and Water Illness When Away from Home
April 11, 2007
When traveling, eating is part of the fun. Not only does travel allow you to experience foods from other cultures, but it also allows you to experience foods you might not have the opportunity to eat very often: move over ham and cheese, it’s time to dine on something more exotic.
There are, however, some downsides to travel eating. When you‘re traveling for a business that gives you a food allowance, you might not be worried about expense, believing that no meal is too pricey for corporate to approve. This is valid from a monetary standpoint, but foods from other parts of the world can... (read more)
Author: Jennifer Jordan
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