Food Safety Symptoms and Treatment

How long does it take for foodborne illness symptoms to appear?

• A few hours

• A few days

• A week

• It depends on the foodborne illness and who gets it.

True or False: There is a cure for foodborne illnesses.

• True: Foodborne illnesses can be cured with medication.

• False: Foodborne illnesses can be treated, but there is no cure.

When it comes to foodborne illnesses, why is it important to be mindful of special populations groups?

Provide AT LEAST 2 ways to minimize the chances of a foodborne illness outbreak.