Rough Week

Sorry I've been quiet this week!  A little bout with food poisoning left me pretty much useless for a couple days.  I've never had this happen to me before, so decided to do a little research about it and share with you!

Food poisoning is a common, yet distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem for millions of people in the U.S., and throughout the world. People infected with foodborne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. Depending on the type of infection, people can even die as a result of food poisoning.  (Or even feel like they were....ugh)

While there are several different types of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, many of the symptoms are similar:

Make sure to report any
suspected food poisoning
to your local heath
department to help
prevernt other people
from getting sick!

nausea
vomiting
abdominal cramps
body aches
headache

diarrhea

fever

Signs and symptoms may start within hours after eating the contaminated food, or they may begin days or possibly even weeks later. Sickness caused by food poisoning generally lasts from one to 10 days.  Typically though, approximately 8 hours after eating the contaminated food is the norm.  

If you suspect food poisoning, also contact your local health department. Your report can help the health department identify a potential outbreak and may help prevent other people from getting sick. You may need to describe what you ate, where got the food you think is making you sick, when you got sick and your symptoms.