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Food Borne Illness
Pathogens, food source, incubation time, and sypmtoms
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Graduate
11/26/2016

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Term

Botulism Toxin

Definition

Source:Improperly canned foods (home canning)


Incubation: 18-36 hrs


Symptoms: blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muslce weakness or paralysis

Term
Campylobacter
Definition

Source: Raw/undercooked poultry, unpasteurized dairy, contaminated water and produce


Incubation: 2-5 days


 

Symptoms: diarrea (bloody or not), cramping, abdominal pain, fever

Term
Clostridium Perfringens
Definition

Source: improper reheating or holding temperature


Incubation: 6-24 hrs


 

Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps

Term
Cyclospora
Definition

Source: contaminated water or other materials (oocysts)


Incubation: 2-14 days

 

Symptoms: prolonged diarrhea, fatique, bloating/gas, weight loss 

Term
E. Coli
Definition

Source: food contaminated with poo, beef, vegetables


Incubation: 3-4 days


 

Symptoms: severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting 

Term
Listeria
Definition

Source: uncooked meats, vegetables, raw milk/cheese


Incubation: 3-30 days


 

Symptoms: fever, muscle aches, head aches, stiff neck, bacteria may escape GI tract 

Term
Norovirus
Definition

Source: sick people, contaminated surfaced and foods, oysters


Incubation: 1-3 days


 

Symptoms: stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting 

Term
Salmonella
Definition

Source: poultry, ground beef, eggs


Incubation: 12-72 hrs


 

Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps 

Term
shigella
Definition

Source: unclean water, fecal contamination


Incubation: 1-2 days


 

Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps 

Term
Vibrio
Definition

Source: raw/undercooked seafood, exposed wound and seawater


Incubation: 1-3 days


 

Symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills

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