Food Borne Diseases are casued by consuming contaminated foods
or beverages. Most Food Borne Diseases are infections that are
caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can
be food borne. Once ingested, the microbe or toxin passes
through the stomach into the intestine, attaches to the cell
walls and starts to multiply. It make take several hours to
several days to begin to see symptoms. This is known as the
incubation period. Often the first symptoms will be: nausea,
vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Most Food Borne
Diseases can be prevented by proper handwashing, avoiding cross
contamination of foods, and cooking foods thoroughly. In
conjunction with the Environmental Health Food Hygiene program
we investigate suspected food borne illness cases in all food
facilities. If you think you have become ill from eating in a
food service facility, report it to our office immediately by
calling 407-521-2630. Be prepared to tell us: