Food-borne illness is more likely to occur in the very young, the elderly, the chronically ill, those with weak immune systems and pregnant women. It also is more likely to lead to serious illness in these groups.
Released February 5, 2010
BATON ROUGE, La. — Don’t let unsafe food masquerade at your Mardi Gras celebration. Food that hasn’t been prepared following recommended food safety guidelines usually appears safe because it looks smells and tastes fine, but eating it may lead to food-borne illness, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.
“Many people think they have the flu or a 24-hour virus when they’re actually suffering from food poisoning,” Reames says. “The symptoms are often the same – stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms include headaches, chills and fever.”
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