Common Pathogens That Cause Outbreaks

• Salmonella: Salmonella is a strain of bacteria well known for making people sick. It’s commonly contracted through contaminated food or water — especially meat, poultry or eggs. People infected with Salmonella typically suffer from diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps beginning anywhere from 12 to 72 hours after infection. While some people recover without treatment in a week or less, in severe cases, it can be potentially fatal.
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• E. Coli: E. coli is an abbreviated name for Escherichia Coli.  This includes a variety of strains of bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of people and animals. Some forms of E. Coli are harmless, while others can cause illnesses ranging from diarrhea and urinary tract infections to pneumonia. One strain of E. Coli, Shiga Toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC), is a dangerous strain commonly cited as the cause for many foodborne pathogen outbreaks.
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• Listeria: Listeria monocytogenes, abbreviated L. mono causes an extremely dangerous bacterial infection called Listeriosis.  It is usually contracted when ingesting contaminated food. It has recently been most notably associated with deli meats, hot dogs, dairy products, soft cheeses, cantaloupes, sprouts and raw pet food. Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are the most vulnerable to this deadly bacteria.
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• Staphylococcus Aureus: Commonly called “Staph” has the ability to make toxins that can cause food poisoning. It can be found in unpasteurized milk and cheese products and is able to live in salty food such as ham. Although the bacteria can be killed by cooking, the toxins produced are unaffected by heat and can still cause illness. The toxins are very fast-acting and able to cause symptoms quickly, within only 30 minutes of ingestion. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
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• Clostridium: Clostridium is one of the most frequently identified foodborne pathogens. The CDC estimates that Clostridium is the culprit in close to one million cases of foodborne illness per year. It is a spore-forming bacterium commonly found in soil and water which can survive high temperatures and grow very rapidly. These bacteria commonly produce a toxin while growing inside the intestines which leads to illness. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, severe abdominal cramping, fever, and colitis.
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• Campylobacter: Campylobacter is another common foodborne pathogen, attributed to more than a million cases of gastrointestinal infections. Usually, it is contracted from consuming contaminated and undercooked poultry, unpasteurized dairy products or contaminated water. People can also contract it from contact with infected animals. Symptoms can be mild and include abdominal pain, fever, cramping and diarrhea. In severe cases, especially in very young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals death can occur.
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