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Protect your family from food poisoning by buying, storing, and preparing food safely.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This fact sheet provides answers to frequently questions about botulism, is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The fa... Details >
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Find answers to questions about Escherichia coli (E. Coli) O157:H7 and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), bacteria that can make you sick. Learn about transmission, diagnosis and long-term conseque... Details >
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
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FoodSafety.gov is your gateway to food safety information provided by government agencies. Get the latest news, tips, food recalls and alerts. ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
If you have food poisoning, suspect that food from a store or restaurant is contaminated, or have problems with different types of foods, learn how to report the problem quickly and effectively. ... Details >
The Bad Bug Book is a comprehensive reference site for the full range of food borne pathogens including pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, and vibrio; the entero-virulent escherich... Details >
Learn about illnesses caused by food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease), how the government responds, and how to report a problem with food.... Details >
Find out how you can report illnesses from eating a certain food so your local health department can identify potential foodborne disease outbreaks.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out what you co do to reduce the risk of Salmonella enteritidis infection from contaminated eggs.... Details >
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
This brochure offers information on preventing infectious diseases through proper handwashing, food preparation techniques, immunizations, care in handling pets, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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