FOOD CONTAMINATION
WHEN TO CALL A DOCTOR
If you have these symptoms
- Bloody diarrhea
- Frequent diarrhea or vomiting
- Stiff neck with a severe headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- High or persistent fever
CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
If you suspect a foodborne illness
but the above symptoms haven’t definitely materialized
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Rest
If some symptoms last more than a day or two
or if new symptoms occur from the above list
CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
If some of the suspect food is available
- Wrap it up securely
- Label it “DANGER”
- Place it in your refrigerator
- If it was packaged save the carton can or other packaging material
Call your local health department
to report the incident if the suspect food was
- From a restaurant or other food service facility
- A packaged food sold at stores
- Eaten at a large gathering of people such as a Kiddush, wedding or family reunion
More pages about Food Contamination
Preventing Food Contamination
Thawing Meats & Poultry Safely
Top 10 Risky Foods
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