Food poisoning will result. Hepatitis A and some other viral diseases may be transmitted through foods. The virus is passed from the intestines of infected persons onto the hands of food handlers or into sewage. Any food subject to fecal contamination may cause hepatitis A or other foodborne viral illnesses. Washing hands thoroughly after using the toilet and cooking shellfish and other foods which my have been exposed to sewage-contaminated water are essential measures to avoid transmission of viral diseases through food.
Botulism is a rare but deadly kind of food poisoning.
The bacteria that cause it, Clostridium botulinum, are found naturally almost everywhere-including soil and water. The toxin may also be produced in low-acid cooked foods left at room temperature too long such as baked potatoes or pot pies. For additional details about the most common food borne illnesses, explore the sources below. Be careful to keep things clean-especially your hands. Keep pets out of areas where food is prepared.