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Food poisoning is a general term for health problems arising from eating contaminated food. Food may be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, environmental toxins, or toxins present within the food itself, such as the poisons in some mushrooms or certain seafood.
What is food poisoning? Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes, or pathogens, can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. Naturally occurring bacteria that you canât see, smell, or taste can contaminate food at any point in foodâs journey from farm to fork. Knowing how to handle food safely at home is a great way to reduce your risk of food poisoning.