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O.K. just looking at the logo is bringing bile up in my throat.

So over the past 4 days I have vomited and had other less than pleasant intesitinal issues thanks to the Turkey and Bacon "Sammie" that I had on Friday. Or as I like to call them Salmonella Sammies. Jerry also is enjoying his bought of food poisoning. I am feeling a little better today but every time I eat something I get cramps and have to rush to the bathroom. THANKS QUIZNO's !!!!

Salmonella

According to a 2001 report from the CDC, Salmonella caused almost 50,000 culture-confirmed cases of food poisoning in the United States annually. However, between two and four million probably occur each year. Salmonella is found in egg yolks from infected chickens, in raw and undercooked poultry and in other meats, dairy products, fish, shrimp, and many more foods. The CDC estimates that one out of every 50 consumers is exposed to a contaminated egg yolk each year. However, thorough cooking kills the bacteria and makes the food harmless. Salmonella is also found in the feces of pet reptiles such as turtles, lizards, and snakes.

About one out of every 1,000 people get food poisoning from Salmonella. Of these, two-thirds are under age 20, with the majority under age nine. Most cases occur in the warm months between July and October.

Common Pathogens Causing Food PoisoningPathogenCommon Host(s)CampylobacterPoultryE.coli 0157:H7Undercooked, contaminated ground beefListeriaFound in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats and vegetables, and in processed foods that become contaminated after processingSalmonellaPoultry, eggs, meat, and milkShigellaThis bacteria is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or from food or water that become contaminated by an infected personVibrioContaminated seafood

Symptoms of food poisoning begin eight to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with Salmonella. These include traditional food poisoning symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The symptoms generally last one to five days. Dehydration can be a complication in severe cases. People generally recover without antibiotic treatment, although they may feel tired for a week after the active symptoms subside.


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