You are very ill. You are violently nauseated and have severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. The doctor says you may have eaten food that contained foodborne bacteria. Harmful bacteria are present in foods which are served raw.
Harmful bacteria grow in food.
Back To Top Dangerous Culprits Salmonella infection is the most common foodborne illness today. Foods commonly infected with Salmonella are meat, poultry and eggs. Salmonella bacteria are killed by cooking temperatures. Raw or undercooked eggs may sometimes contain Salmonella . Since cooking kills any threat of Salmonella , be sure to choose recipes for foods like homemade mayonnaise, Hollandaise sauce, some ice creams and egg nog that include a step to cook the eggs.