Injury or Poisoning
food poisoning
food poi·son·ing
Definitions related to food poisoning:
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Any of several acute conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening that result from eating food containing toxins or pathogenic microorganisms.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(foodborne illness) Any disorder that results from the consumption of food contaminated with an infectious agent or toxin.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Food poisoning results from eating a plant or animal that contains a toxin. The poisoning occurs after ingesting poisonous species of mushrooms or plants or contaminated fish or shellfish.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Food poisoning is defined as an illness caused by the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria and/or their toxins, or with parasites, viruses, or chemicals. The most common pathogens are Norovirus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus.WebMD, 2019
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Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms - including bacteria, viruses and parasites - or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Food poisoning is illness caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with bacteria and/or their toxins, viruses, parasites, or chemicals. Contamination usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or storage of food or drinks.Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Food poisoning, acute gastrointestinal illness resulting from the consumption of foods containing one or more representatives of three main groups of harmful agents: natural poisons present in certain plants and animals, chemical poisons, and microorganisms (mainly bacteria) and their toxic...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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