Food Poisoning Symptoms

Foodborne illnesses affect millions of people every year. Learn about food poisoning symptoms and how to avoid them to stay healthy.

Eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or fungi causes food poisoning.

Each year, about one in six people in the United States suffers from food poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To keep yourself and your family healthy, learn to recognize the signs of food poisoning.

Food poisoning symptoms

Food poisoning symptoms can vary, depending on what causes the illness, but the symptoms are similar and include:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Fever, chills, or sweating

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