What bacteria that cause food poisoning and food-borne disease?

- Found in raw or undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water.

- Symptoms: Fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting.

2. Clostridium perfringens

- Grows in cooked foods kept at room temperature for too long.

- Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea.

3. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

- Several strains can cause illness, some even life-threatening.

- Found in raw or undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water, unwashed fruits and vegetables.

- Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever.

4. Listeria monocytogenes

- Found in unpasteurized milk, raw vegetables, poultry, and ready-to-eat deli meats.

- Symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea.

5. Salmonella

- Found in raw eggs, poultry, unpasteurized milk, raw meat, unwashed fruits and vegetables.

- Symptoms: Fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.

6. Shigella

- Transmitted through contaminated food or water.

- Symptoms: Diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.

7. Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)

- Grows in a variety of foods such as dairy products, eggs, poultry, and processed meats.

- Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

8. Vibrio parahaemolyticus

- Lives in warm coastal waters and found in raw shellfish.

- Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.

9. Yersinia enterocolitica

- Found in raw or undercooked pork, unpasteurized milk, yogurt, and contaminated water.

- Symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever.