Download Food Poisoning Research

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Food Poisoning Research
Access website: www.FoodSafety.gov
Click on Food Poisoning > Causes. Choose one of the bacteria or
viruses to research. Fill in the Spider Web organizer with the information
gathered.
Bacteria and Viruses
Bacteria and viruses are the most common cause of food poisoning. The
symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary, depending on which
bacteria or virus has contaminated the food.
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Bacilius Cereus
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Botulism
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Campylobactor
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Clostridium perfringes
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E. coli
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Hepatitis A
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Listeria
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Norovirus (Norwalk virus)
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Salmonella
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Shigella
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Staphylococcus
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Vibrio Infections
Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines
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