See also:
The Bad Bug Book
fda.gov
This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. Each chapter focuses on either one bacteria, virus, parasite, or natural toxin, providing basic facts.
Foodborne Illness
edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Directory of factsheets on the most common causes of food poisoning.
FoodNet
cdc.gov
Project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.
MedlinePlus: Food Contamination And Poisoning
nlm.nih.gov
Features news and factsheets.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning
nlm.nih.gov
Includes symptoms, causes, prevention, complications, tests, and treatment.
- FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness
fda.gov
Directory of sites with information on various foodborne illnesses.
Food Poisoning and Foodborne Illness
foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
An explanation of foodborne illness or food poisoning. What it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it. NSW Food Authority (government) information for consumers and schools.
Children's Water Fund
childrenswaterfund.org
Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa.
RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State University
rusick2.msu.edu
Compare notes about what you ate before becoming sick.
Food Safety and Foodborne Illness
who.int
Factsheet from the World Health Organization.
- Vibrio vulnificus
cdc.gov
Can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Features symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment.
Food Safety Research Information Office
fsrio.nal.usda.gov
Directory of resources covering several diseases and toxins that can cause foodborn illness.
Foodlink: Food Poisoning
foodlink.org.uk
Provides information on the causes of food poisoning.
- CDC: Rotavirus
cdc.gov
Features organism information, concern about the vaccine, treatment, and prevention.
Foodborne Illness Education Information Center
nal.usda.gov
Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links.
- WHO: Foodborne Disease
who.int
Includes disease surveillance, publications, and links.
- DBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea
cdc.gov
No cause for this illness has been found yet. Includes source of infection, symptoms, prevention, and outbreaks.
Food Microbe
foodmicrobe.com
Providing academic research services to the food industry relating to hygiene, poisoning, and spoilage.
- WHO: Foodborne Diseases
who.int
Directory of links and news.
EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
epa.gov
Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on maintaining a safe water supply.
