Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. This fact sheet includes information on the prevalence of botulism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and more.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
In recent years, the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fruits and vegetables—including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. Follow these tips to reduce your risk of contamination by harmful germs found in some fresh produce.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This document provides information about the health effects of E. coli O157:H7, and actions you can take to protect yourself and your family from E. coli infection through driniking water.
Review Date: December 06, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
You can prevent campylobacter infections by using drinking water that's been tested and approved for purity, and by drinking milk that's been pasteurized. While hiking and camping, avoid drinking water from streams and from sources that pass through land where animals graze.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Learn about illnesses caused by food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease), how the government responds, and how to report a problem with food.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Learn the two types of food poisoning associated with eating fish, symptoms, and fish to avoid that commonly carry the poison.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
Foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. This page contains a food-by-food guide to selecting, preparing, and eating foods safely.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Learn how to prevent foodborne illnesses by safely cooking and storing food at home, handling leftovers and take-out food, and more.
Review Date: May 09, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Infant botulism is a rare illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. Since honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism, it should not be given to babies under 12 months of age.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone. Follow four simple steps to help keep your family safe from food poisoning at home.
Review Date: January 09, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prevent egg-related illness by knowing how to buy, store, handle and cook eggs — or foods that contain them — safely. Follow these safe handling tips to help protect yourself and your family.
Review Date: December 06, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
If you have food poisoning, suspect that food from a store or restaurant is contaminated, or have problems with different types of foods, learn how to report the problem quickly and effectively.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
