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Avoid Food Poisoning With Tips From CareMount Medical Avoid Food Poisoning With Tips From CareMount Medical
Avoid Food Poisoning With Tips From CareMount Medical I am so thankful for the summer weather and excited for all the cookouts that come with it! As many of us enjoy the barbecues and picnics, it is important to pay attention to food safety. Food poisoning comes from consuming contaminated food. Food can be contaminated by germs including bacteria, viruses, parasites or natural toxins found in some mold or mushrooms. Symptoms of food poisoning include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one in six Americans get sick each year from consuming conta…