Rotavirus Commonly spread through the fecal-oral route. Primarily attacks elderly adults and children under five years old, causing diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. Salmonella One of the leading causes of bacterial diarrhea in the United States. Associated with raw poultry, meat and eggs. May be found in food, water, soil and feces.
Severity of illness can range from diarrhea to death.
The process of killing or removing germs from fabrics, surfaces or food containers and devices in which the number of germs are reduced to or below safe levels. Staphylococcus aureus Grows in microscopic grape-like clusters and causes food poisoning in the US each year. Often found in the nose and throat and on human skin. When this bacterium grows on food, it produces a heat-resistant toxin which causes vomiting between one and six hours after ingestion. A United States Government organization that regulates and supports production of agriculture, including ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious and accessible food supply.