Symptoms do not normally occur until about a week after consuming contaminated food or water. It is suspected that these produce items may have come in contact with contaminated water during their production. Prolonged watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, gas and stomach cramps, possibly accompanied by nausea, low grade fever, muscle aches and fatigue. Some individuals who are infected do not show any symptoms. Symptoms of illness do not normally occur until about a week after consuming contaminated food or water.
Symptoms often last a few days to as much as a month or longer.
It is not uncommon for symptoms to reappear. Diarrheal symptoms usually last 1 to 2 weeks. Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly may prevent illness if the produce has come in contact with contaminated water or manure.