THE MOST COMMON FOODBORNE ILLNESSES

THE MOST COMMON FOODBORNE ILLNESSES 

_ SALMONELLA 

*Source: Undercooked poultry, eggs, raw produce

_ NOROVIRUS 

*Source: Contaminated water, raw shellfish, salads, infected handlers

_ E. COLI (especially E. coli O157:H7)

*Source: Undercooked beef, unpasteurized milk/juice, raw vegetables

_ LISTERIA 

Source: Deli meats, unpasteurized dairy, soft cheeses, smoked seafood

_ CAMPYLOBACTER 

*Source: Raw or undercooked poultry, contaminated water

_ CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS 

*Source: Improperly stored cooked meat, poultry, gravies

_ HEPATITIS A

*Source: Contaminated water, shellfish, infected food handlers

_ STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS 

*Source: Foods handled and left unrefrigerated (salads, pastries, deli meats)