Food Borne Illness/Microorganisms

bacillus cereus onset time

1-16 hours

campylobacter onset time

2-5 days

clostridium botulinum onset time

18-36 hours

clostridium perfringens onset time

6-24 hours

escherichia coli onset time

1-3 days

listeria monocytogenes onset time

9-48 hours

salmonella onset time

6-48 hours

shigella onset time

1-2 days

staphylococcus aureus onset time

30 mins - 8 hours

vibrio parahaemoliticus onset time

4 hours - 4 days

vibrio vulnificus onset time

4 hours to 4 daysh

hepatitis A onset time

15-50 days

norovirus onset time

12-48 hours

anisakis simplex onset time

1 hour - 14 days

cryptosporidium parvum onset time

2-10 days

cyclospora cayetanensis onset time

1-14 days

giardia duodenalis onset time

1-3 weeks

trichinella spiralis intestinal onset time

1-2 days

trichinella spiralis systemic onset time

2-4 weeks

ciguatera onset time

3-6 hours

scombroid onset time

a few minutes to an hour

shellfish poisoning onset time

30-60 minutes or up to 3 hours

prion onset time

months

mold toxin onset time

within a few minutes to 4 hours

mushroom toxin onset time (less toxic)

less than 2 hours

mushroom toxin onset time (more toxic)

less than 6 hours

these 3 bacteria are unlikely to cause a fever

bacillus cereus, clostridium perfringens, staphylococcus aureus

sources of this bacteria include raw/undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water and produce that came in contact with soil/water containing feces

campylobacter jejuni

sources of this bacteria include cooked meats, stews, gravies, rice, and raw vegetables sprouts

bacillus cereust

these 3 bacteria may often cause bloody diarrhea

campylobacter jejuni, e coli, shigella

this bacteria thrives in an anoxic environment and can cause paralysis/double vision

clostridium botulinum

this bacteria is called the cafeteria bug because it can be found in meats/poultry, gravy, dried foods, and especially precooked food that has been time/temperature abused

clostridium perfringens

this bacteria is why pregnant women should avoid ready-to-eat deli meats (can also be found in dairy!)

listeria monocytogenes

this bacteria is common in eggs and poultry

salmonella

this bacteria is common in improperly refrigerated meats, potato/egg salads, and in any food prepared by handlers who improperly washed their hands

staphylococcus aureus

this family of bacteria comes from undercooked/raw shellfish, and when open wounds are exposed to salty/brackish water

vibrio

this bacteria causes watery diarrhea (sometimes bloody)

vibrio parahaemolyticus

this is the flesh eating bacteria!

vibrio vulnificus

this type of illness comes from contact with an infected food handler, contaminated water/ice, and from ingesting shellfish from contaminated waters

viruses

You could get this parasite from eating raw sushi at hibachi

anisakis simplex

this parasite can come from ingesting contaminated water while swimming (especially from kiddos wearing water diapers)

cryptosporidium parvum

these 2 parasites do not cause a fever

anisakis simplex, giardia duodenalis

this parasite can come from various imported / fresh produce

cyclospora cayetanensis

this parasite mainly come from contaminated water

giardia duodenalis

this parasite causes greasy stools that tend to float

giardia duodenalis

this parasite comes from undercooked carnivorous animals (namely pork)

trichinella spiralis

this parasite causes muscle pain and dark circles around the eyes

trichinella spiralis

this toxin comes from large, carnivorous tropical fish

ciguatera

this toxin causes itching, tooth pain, numbness, blurred vision, and a metallic taste in the mouth

ciguatera

this toxin causes flushing, itching, and heart palpitations

scombroid

this toxin is also known at the red tide toxin, and mimics symptoms of ciguatera

brevetoxin

this toxin causes altered mental status and ataxia

saxitoxin

this toxin causes only GI effects

okadaic acid

this toxin causes anemia and dementia

domoic acid

this toxin is found in foods with a high liquid content and causes respiratory symptoms

mold

what type of symptoms do fungi cause

GI

potatoes baked in aluminum foil could have…

clostridium botulinum