salmonella

It seems the news is constantly filled with food recalls that affect North American consumers. To better protect yourself, read up on these must know facts about food-borne bacteria.

The key to preventing food poisoning is knowing which foods are dangerous and how to consume those foods without getting sick. Overall, it’s important to be aware of the risk, but to avoid letting a fear of food poisoning dominate our diets.

Food poisoning is caused by nasty bacteria that develop on food—the aftermath of which is typically abdominal cramps, gas, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting—that lasts until the “evil” food is eradicated from the body. We’re highlighting the not-so-fun-facts about food poisoning.