Botulism Toxin

Source:Improperly canned foods (home canning)

Incubation: 18-36 hrs

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

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

Incubation: 2-5 days

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

Source: improper reheating or holding temperature

Incubation: 6-24 hrs

Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps

Source: contaminated water or other materials (oocysts)

Incubation: 2-14 days

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

Source: food contaminated with poo, beef, vegetables

Incubation: 3-4 days

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

Source: uncooked meats, vegetables, raw milk/cheese

Incubation: 3-30 days

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

Source: sick people, contaminated surfaced and foods, oysters

Incubation: 1-3 days

Symptoms: stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting 

Source: poultry, ground beef, eggs

Incubation: 12-72 hrs

Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps 

Source: unclean water, fecal contamination

Incubation: 1-2 days

Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps 

Source: raw/undercooked seafood, exposed wound and seawater

Incubation: 1-3 days

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