incubation period for food poisoning
Symptoms of chicken food poisoning. The period of time from when the contaminated food is eaten to when the symptoms appear is called the âincubation periodâ. In most cases of food poisoning the symptoms appear between 24 and 48 hours. These include: 1  Fever.2  Abdominal pains. 3  Upset stomach. 4  Nausea.5  Vomiting.he period of time from when the contaminated food is eaten to when the symptoms appear is called the âincubation periodâ. In most cases of food poisoning the symptoms appear between 24 and 48 hours. These include: 1  Fever.