Food Poisoning Flashcards
What is the name of bacterium that is associated with cooked rice and pasta, meat products and vegetables?
Bacillus cereus
Where does the bacterium bacillus cereus originate from?
Soil
What foods could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus?
Cooked rice + pasta
Meat products
Vegetables
How long does it take for a reaction to Bacillus cereus to develop?
1-5 hours
If someone has ingested Bacillus cereus what symptoms will they get?
Nausea, sickness and diarrhoea
Where does the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni originate from?
Raw meat and poultry
What is the name of the bacterium that is associated with undercooked meat and poultry, raw milk and cross-contaminated food?
Campylobacter
How long will it take for food poisoning to develop after ingesting campylobacter jejuni?
3-5 days of eating infected food
If someone has ingested Campylobacter jejuni what symptoms will they get?
Fever, severe pain and diarrhoea
Where does Clostridium botulinum originate from?
Soil
What is the name of the bacterium that is associated with faulty processed canned meat and vegetables and cured meat and raw fish?
Clostridium botulinum - it is very rare though
If someone has ingested Clostridium botulinum what symptoms will they develop?
Affects vision, causes paralysis and can be fatal
How long will it take for food poisoning to develop after ingesting Clostridium botulinum?
1-7 days
Where does Clostridium perfringens originate from?
The environment
What is the name of the bacterium associated with large joints of meat and reheated gravies?
Clostridium perfringens
How long will it take for food poisoning to develop after ingesting Clostridium perfringens?
8 - 24 hours
If someone has ingested Clostridium perfringens what symptoms will they develop?
Nausea, pain and diarrhoea
Where does Escherichia coli originate from?
The gut of all humans and animals
What is the name of the bacterium associated with contaminated water, milk, inadequately cooked meat, and cross contaminated foods?
Escherichia coli
How long will it take for food poisoning to develop after ingesting Escherichia coli?
3 - 4 days
If someone has ingested Escherichia coli what symptoms will they develop?
Inflammation, sickness and diarrhoea
Where does Listeria monocytogenes originate from?
Everywhere
What is the name of the bacterium associated with soft cheeses, pate, pre-packed salad and cook-chill products?
Listeria monocytogenes
If someone has ingested Listeria monocytogenes what symptoms will they develop?
Fever, headache, septicaemia and meningitis
