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• n  illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food

• gastrointestinal disorder

News & Articles

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• Older Americans, pregnant women face highest risk from Listeria food poisoning - June 4, 2013 - Press Release
  Listeria can cause serious infection in certain vulnerable groups, resulting in higher rates of hospitalization and death than most other bacteria commonly spread by contaminated food. A new Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines the key groups particularly hard hit by listeria food poisoning. It also highlights the importance of safety measures to prevent ...
  June 10, 2013 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Health Matters: Different types of food poisoning and what causes them
  Clean surfaces, refrigerated food help prevent food poisoning.
  June 9, 2013 - Anderson Independent-Mail
• Listeria Food Poisoning Hits Elderly, Moms-to-Be Hardest: CDC
  Title: Listeria Food Poisoning Hits Elderly, Moms-to-Be Hardest: CDC Category: Health News Created: 6/4/2013 12:36:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 6/5/2013 12:00:00 AM
  June 6, 2013 - MedicineNet.com