Mystery Illness

Symptoms

cramps, diarrhea.

Time of Onset

24 hours

Common food/sources responsible

Undercooked beef, fruitjuice, and vegetables

Symptoms

muscle aches, fever, nausea or diarrhea.

Time of onset

From a few days to three weeks.

Common food/sources responsible

The bacterium has been found in a variety of foods, such as: Uncooked meats and vegetables. Unpasteurized (raw) milk and cheeses as well as other foods made from unpasteurized milk.

Common food/sources responsible

associated with eggs, meat and poultry, but these bacteria can also contaminate other foods such as fruits and vegetables

Time of Onset

6 to 72 hours after becoming infected.

Symptoms

Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, chills, and abdominal pain.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include boils and oozing blisters. Staph can also cause food poisoning resulting in nausea, vomiting, and stomach ache.

Time of onset

Common symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning include: a rapid onset which is usually 1–8 hours, nausea, explosive vomiting for up to 24 hours

Common foods/sources responsible

Meats.
Poultry and egg products.
Salads such as egg, tuna, chicken, potato, and macaroni.

Bakery products such as cream-filled pastries, cream pies, and chocolate eclairs.

Sandwich fillings.

Milk and dairy products.

Symptoms

Cramping abdominal pain.
Fever.
Nausea and vomiting.
Watery diarrhea, sometimes bloody

Time of onset

10-16 hrs
2-5 days
12-72 hours
8–16 hours

Common foods/sources responsible

Raw and undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water. Diarrhea, cramps, fever, and vomiting; diarrhea may be bloody