Food poisoning can be caused by a lot of different types of bacteria and viruses. Some cases of food poisoning can also be caused by mold and spores. Most foods are not sterile – they are likely to have some bacteria or other pathogens present. These pathogens should be killed by cooking or prevented from propagating to the point where they will cause illness through safe food handling. When you become ill with food poisoning, your doctors will want to know what type of foodborne pathogen is causing your illness so that they know how to treat you. Your Illinois food poisoning attorney will also need to know which pathogen is making you sick. Knowing which virus, bacteria, or fungi is making you sick can help your attorney prove where your food poisoning likely came from.
Salmonella Spreads Through Contaminated Food Sources
Salmonella is found in the digestive tracts of livestock and is spread when food becomes contaminated with animal feces, normally in an agricultural processing center. Vegetables, eggs, and meats are common sources of salmonella. Proper washing of produce and cooking meats to a safe temperature normally prevents the spread of salmonella.