The population of STOP Foodborne Illness is 5.
Influenza is not a foodborne illness.
foodborne illness
Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease and colloquially referred to as food poisoning) is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food. Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. There is a general consensus in the public health community that regular hand-washing is one of the most effective defenses against the spread of foodborne illness. The action of monitoring food to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness is known as food safety. Foodborne disease can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. For foodborne illness caused by chemicals such as pesticides or medicines in food and naturally toxic substances like poisonous mushrooms or reef fish.
salmonella
Vomiting, upset stomach.
Vomiting, upset stomach.
Yes, a foodborne illness is a disease or illness that is transmitted to people by food that has been contaminated. Food can be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites.
Biological hazards cause the most foodborne illnesses.
Jaundice
jaundice
No, Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin caused by certain diseases. Some of these diseases are viral. For example, jaundice can be a symptom of Hepatitis A, a disease of the liver which is caused by a virus and which is infectious (it can be transmitted from person to person).