Chapter 20: Allergies and Intolerances

Campylobacter jejuni

found in intestinal tracts of cattle. pigs, sheep

Shigella

passed on by hands of infected food handlers

Staphylococcus aureus

found on human skin

Clostridium botulinum

found in soil and water

Clostridium perfringens

found in food out to long time on buffet lines

Cryptosporiduim

found in contaminated soil, water even lakes

Escherichia coli (E.coli)

can be found in raw milk

Listeria monocytogenes

often found in human and animal intestines, milk

Salmonellosis

found in raw eggs, poultry and meat

Neurotoxins

toxins affecting the nervous system

Enterotoxins

toxins affecting mucous membranes

Anaphylaxis

serious allergic reaction that involves more than one body system

Pathogens

disease-causing agents

Dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

Allergy

sensitivity to specific substances