Seventeen people fell ill after they consume beef sold by an unlicensed butcher in central China's Hunan province.
Fact Sheet on Food Poisoning
Consuming foods that have been contaminated with pathogens such as E.coli, Salmonella or Campylobacter, can cause food poisoning.
Consuming foods that have been contaminated with pathogens such as E.coli, Salmonella or Campylobacter, can cause food poisoning.
"Neither the cattle nor the beef underwent quarantine checks. Nor was the seller authorized by market regulators to sell the beef," officials said.
The people felt nauseous after eating the beef Thursday night, but health authorities have ruled out the possibility of animal-borne diseases through lab tests.
About Salmonellosis
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Food Poisoning Could Have Lifelong Consequences, Say Experts
Experts say that food poisoning could have lifetime consequences, including diabetes, arthritis, kidney failure and hypertension
Experts say that food poisoning could have lifetime consequences, including diabetes, arthritis, kidney failure and hypertension
Over 400 Hospitalized from Food Poisoning In Sri Lanka
After suffering from food poisoning, over 400 people were hospitalized in eastern Sri Lanka on Monday.
After suffering from food poisoning, over 400 people were hospitalized in eastern Sri Lanka on Monday.
