Foodborne Illness
Foodborne disease caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. [NALT]
A foodborne disease (FBD) can be defined as a disease commonly transmitted through ingested food. FBDs comprise a broad group of illnesses, and may be caused by microbial pathogens, parasites, chemical contaminants and biotoxins. [AGROVOC]
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Mycotoxins
Toxic substance of fungal origin, e.g. aflatoxin. [AGROVOC]
Salmonella (Salmonellosis)
Salmonellosis is an infection with bacteria of the genus Salmonella.
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Infant Botulism and Honey
Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Associated with Melons
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Bacillus cereus
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Campylobacteriosis
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Clostridium botulinum
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Cyclosporiasis
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Listeriosis
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Shigellosis
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Yersiniosis
Special Food Safety Issues during Pregnancy
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