Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. It's not usually serious and most people get better within a few days without treatment. In most cases of food poisoning, the food is contaminated by bacteria, such as salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli), or a virus, such as the norovirus.
Is this a True or False Question? This is True except that Food poisoning can also be caused by viruses, or parasites on food, like Norovirus or "stomach flu". But it is usually cause by bacterium.
Explanation:
The names of the bacteria that cause the majority of outbreaks of food poisoning are:
<span>These bacteria are spread by direct contact with nose and throat discharges of an infected individual or with infected skin lesions. The risk of spread is greatest when an individual is ill, such as when people have strep throat or an infected wound.</span>
