As our food supply becomes more global, people are eating foods from all over the world, potentially exposing them to germs from all corners of the world, too. We saw an increased number of outbreaks due to imported foods during recent years, and more types of foods from more countries causing outbreaks.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy usually begin gradually and include: 1  A tingling sensation in the toes or in the balls of the feet that eventually spreads up the legs toward the trunk. 2  Less commonly, the sensation may begin in the hands and spread up the arms.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy tends to develop slowly over months or years. In general, symptoms may include: 1  Reduced feeling or numbness in the feet. 2  Over time, tightness, burning, shooting, or stabbing pain in the feet, hands, or other parts of the body. 3  Greatly reduced or greatly increased sensitivity to light touch or temperature. 4  Weakness and loss of balance and coordination.