food intoxication

Food poisoning

Synonyms food intoxication, food poisoning, food intoxication Definition The term food poisoning describes a gastrointestinal disease caused by toxins ingested with food/nutrition. These toxins are toxins that originate from bacteria, fungi, plants, metals, their compounds or marine animals. Food poisoning by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens (enterotoxin producers) are relatively … Food poisoning

Obligation to register | Food poisoning

Obligation to register Overall, all cases of poisoning must be reported to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. In addition, according to the Infection Protection Act, bacterially caused food poisoning in persons working in the food sector must be reported. Even in the case of epidemic occurrence, i.e. if at least 2 people are ill, … Obligation to register | Food poisoning

Duration of food poisoning

Synonyms food intoxication, food poisoning, food intoxication Prognosis Food poisoning by enterotoxin-forming bacteria usually lasts only 1 to 2 days. Botulism leads to death in 70% of cases if left untreated, but with intensive care therapy the mortality rate drops to below 10%. Note: this section is for particularly interested readers, interested laypersons can skip … Duration of food poisoning