Certain bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses, each with distinct symptoms and sources. Campylobacter is commonly found in raw poultry, unpasteurized milk, and contaminated water, causing symptoms like diarrhea, cramps, fever, and vomiting within 2-5 days.
Raw and undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water. Diarrhea, cramps, fever, and vomiting; diarrhea may be bloody
10-16 hrs
2-5 days
12-72 hours
8–16 hours
Cramping abdominal pain.
Fever.
Nausea and vomiting.
Watery diarrhea, sometimes bloody
Staphylococcus
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.
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 symptoms include boils and oozing blisters. Staph can also cause food poisoning resulting in nausea, vomiting, and stomach ache.
Salmonella
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, chills, and abdominal pain.
6 to 72 hours after becoming infected.
associated with eggs, meat and poultry, but these bacteria can also contaminate other foods such as fruits and vegetables
Listeria monocytogenes
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.