Anamnesis

Contaminated food

Ingestion of food causing foodborne disease due to biological, chemical, or physical contamination.

Causes

  • Pathogenic microorganisms (Salmonella, Escherichia coli, norovirus, parasites)

  • Toxins

  • Chemicals (cleaning agents, pesticides, heavy metals, green potatoes)

  • Foreign objects (plastic, glass, metal fragments)

  • Improper temperature (between 4.4°C and 60°C)

  • Unsanitized kitchen tools

Also known as: Food contamination, Food poisoning, Foodborne contamination, Foodborne disease

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.