Question

What is food poisoning? How is food poisoning caused ?[3 marks]

Answer 1

Food Poisoning is an Illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or other toxins. (1 Mark)

Despite the wide range of types, most cases of food poisoning cause the below illness: (1 Mark)

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs. (1 Mark)