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What Is Food Poisoning?

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

Question: What Is Food Poisoning?

Answer: Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is any illness caused by bacteria or other pathogens in food. It often appears as flu-like symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or fever, so people may not realize it was caused by something they ate.

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