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Food poisoning is an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Food poisoning is caused by eating food that contains germs, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Two examples of bacteria that are common causes of food poisoning are Salmonella and E. coli. Parasites include tiny worms that people can catch in some countries.

You can reduce your chance of getting food poisoning or spreading germs that can cause food poisoning by:

• Washing your hands after changing diapers, going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, touching animals, or taking out the trash
• Paying attention to food safety. Tips include:
  • Not drinking unpasteurized milk or foods made with it
  • Washing fruits and vegetables well before eating them
  • Keeping the refrigerator colder than 40°F (4.4°C) and the freezer below 0°F (-18°C)
  • Cooking meat and seafood until well done
  • Cooking eggs until the yolk is firm
  • Washing hands, knives, and cutting boards after they touch raw food