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Food Poisoning in the Home

Food Poisoning in the Home Most food poisoning takes place in the home and is an unpleasant illness which usually occurs within 1 to 36 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms normally last from 1 to 7 days and include one or more of the following: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea.

Common Food Poisoning Organisms, Bacteria & Viruses

Food related illnesses are causing a great deal of public concern within the UK with a rising incidence of food poisoning and foreign body contamination (e.g. glass in baby food).

Common Food Pests

A food pest can be any animal or insect which is visible and can be a hazard to food.