What is food-borne bacterial intoxication?
• Intoxication occurs when the bacteria in food multiply and produce harmful poisons or toxins in the food. • In some cases, these toxins can be deadly. • The main symptom of a food-borne intoxication is usually vomiting, but may also include some diarrhea. • A common intoxication is Staphylococcus aureus (e.g., sliced meat and custards left at room temperature). Clostridium botulinum or Botulism is less common but more severe (example improperly canned products such as vegetables and meats, foil wrapped potatoes etc.).
