I am a Phoenician, says the young man, giving the name of a people who vanished from history 2,000 years ago. At least I feel like I'm one of them. My relatives have been fishermen and sailors here for centuries..
Foods Most Associated with Food Poisoning. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food-borne illnesses, with symptoms ranging from upset stomach to fever and severe vomiting.. Coli. E. coli is one of the leading causes of food poisoning. While most E. coli infections are caused by eating undercooked ground beef, bean sprouts and leafy vegetables can also carry the bacteria.
Food poisoning occurs when you swallow food or water that contains bacteria, parasites, viruses, or the toxins made by these germs. Most cases are caused by common bacteria such as Staphylococcus or E. coli. Food poisoning can affect one person or a group of people who all ate the same food. It is more common after eating at picnics, school cafeterias, large social functions, or restaurants. When germs get into the food, it is called contamination. This can happen in different ways: 1  Meat or poultry can come into contact with bacteria from the intestines of an animal that is being processed.  Water that is used during growing or shipping can contain animal or human waste.