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If you have diarrhea, nausea, or stomach cramps, food poisoning may be the cause. Here you’ll find information on types of food poisoning, from salmonella to E. coli, as well as symptoms of and treatments for food poisoning.

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Ground Beef Recalled Because of E. coli Risk
Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., is recalling more than half a million pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Fresh vegetables are vulnerable to bacteria because they often come in contact with soil and water. Is washing enough?

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