What are some common food poisoning bacteria?
Most food poisoning is caused by bacteria. The most common food poisoning bacteria are: • Salmonella • Campylobacter • E. coli O157:H7 • Clostridium perfringens • Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria are living organisms and need warmth, moisture and food. Bacteria grow very well in perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. That is why perishable foods need special care in the kitchen and outdoors. Food Poisoning Cases in Homes • Roast beef was barbecued for 11 hours at too low a temperature. Fifty-two people became ill. The organism Clostridium perfringens. • Gravy served at a home-catered wedding reception was improperly stored and inadequately reheated. Eight people became ill. The organism Clostridium perfringens. • A turkey was undercooked. Thirteen people became ill. The organism – Salmonella. • Stir-fried chicken was undercooked. Two people became ill. The organism – Salmonella. • A milkshake was made with a cracked raw egg. Two people became ill. The orga
