what is a foodborn illness?
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Illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins.
More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Spreads through contaminated food or water
Usually self-treatable
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Short-term: resolves within days to
More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Spreads through contaminated food or water
Usually self-treatable
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Short-term: resolves within days to
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Foodborne illness is an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. Common foodborne illness symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and chills.
Most foodborne illnesses are acute, meaning they happen suddenly and last a short time, and most people recover on their own without treatment. Occasionally, foodborne illness may lead to more serious complications. Each year, an estimated 48 million people in the United States experience a foodborne illness. Foodborne illnesses cause 128, 000 hospitalizations and about 3,000 deaths in the United States annually.
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