Food Poisoning Medical Reference

Mycotoxins are toxic substances found in mushrooms. Learn how they are spread, what to expect if exposed, and more.

Find out what you need to know about foodborne outbreaks and how public health officials deal with them.

Find out what you need to know about trichinosis (trichinellosis), and discover how it may affect your health.

When certain types of ocean algae grow out of control, a toxic “red tide” can form. Find out what you need to know to enjoy the beach -- and seafood -- safely.

Cyclospora is a parasitic infection that can bring on problems like watery diarrhea and stomach pain. Here’s what you need to know.

Who regulates food and what is done if food you buy is contaminated? Find out what a food recall is and what you should do if food you bought has been recalled.

Find out what you need to know about eating raw cookie dough and salmonella, and discover how it may affect your health.

How can you tell if what you have is food poisoning or regular morning sickness? If it's food poisoning, what do you do?

Ate something iffy? WebMD tells you how to know if you have food poisoning.

Most staph infections aren’t much to worry about, but if the bacteria gets into your bloodstream or joints, it can become very serious. Learn more about how to avoid getting this bacteria from the foods you eat.

Undercooked meat and muddy lettuce: How E. coli makes you sick and how you can prevent it.

Botulism is a dangerous foodborne illness. Learn about the signs of infection and how to prevent it, including the right way to can your own food at home.

Listeria, caused by a germ that can grow despite refrigeration, is one source of food poisoning. Though in healthy people it doesn’t usually cause lasting harm, it threatens pregnant women and their babies, people with weak immune systems, and seniors.

Food poisoning can be caused by a variety of bacteria. WebMD explains the symptoms.

Campylobacteriosis can cause diarrhea and other complications. Learn more about how to prevent this infection and symptoms if you do have it.

Salmonella infection can be the result of eating food tainted with bacteria, but there are other ways you can get it. Learn more about salmonella causes, symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevention.

Shigella is a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea, most often in children. WebMD explains causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Food poisoning in kids is a lot like it is for adults, but there are some important differences. Learn what to look for, how to care for your child, and when to call the doctor.

WebMD explains the symptoms and causes of food poisoning - and when you may want to call the doctor.

Salmonella, also known as salmonellosis, salmonella infection, and salmonella poisoning, is an infection of the salmonella bacteria, usually originating from a contaminated food or water source. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of salmonella at WebMD.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of noroviruses.

From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on food poisoning from the experts at WebMD.