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  1. Food poisoning (foodborne illness) - Symptoms and causes

    Aug 16, 2025 · Overview Food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, is a sickness people get from something they ate or drank. The causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or drink. …

  2. Food poisoning (foodborne illness) - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 16, 2025 · A healthcare professional bases a diagnosis of food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, on a physical exam and a review of things that may be causing vomiting, loose stool or other …

  3. Salmonella infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 30, 2025 · Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last a few days to a week. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, but it may take several months before bowels return to usual stool habits.

  4. Botulism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound may cause this rare but serious condition. Learn about how to prevent it.

  5. Listeria infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 17, 2025 · This illness is caused by bacteria that spreads in food. It can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent it.

  6. Staph infections - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 16, 2025 · Food poisoning Staph bacteria are one of the most common causes of food poisoning. The bacteria multiply in food and produce toxins that make you sick. Symptoms come on quickly, …

  7. E. coli - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 1, 2022 · You may be exposed to E. coli from contaminated water or food — especially raw vegetables and undercooked ground beef. Healthy adults usually recover from infection with E. coli …

  8. Poisoning: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 30, 2024 · If you suspect poisoning, be alert for clues such as empty pill bottles or packages, scattered pills, and burns, stains and odors on the person or nearby objects.

  9. When good food goes bad: How to protect yourself from food poisoning

    Jun 24, 2025 · Explore the causes, symptoms, and prevention of foodbourne illnesses in this insightful podcast. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from common pathogens and ensure …

  10. Influenza and Sepsis: Mayo Expert Describes Signs of Severe Sepsis ...

    Jan 13, 2015 · Sepsis can be a dangerous complication of almost any type of infection, including influenza, pneumonia and food poisoning; urinary tract infections; bloodstream infections from …