I am a Phoenician, says the young man, giving the name of a people who vanished from history 2,000 years ago. At least I feel like I'm one of them. My relatives have been fishermen and sailors here for centuries..
Foods Most Associated with Food Poisoning. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food-borne illnesses, with symptoms ranging from upset stomach to fever and severe vomiting.. Coli. E. coli is one of the leading causes of food poisoning. While most E. coli infections are caused by eating undercooked ground beef, bean sprouts and leafy vegetables can also carry the bacteria.
E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. Most of the time, it does not cause any problems. However, certain types (or strains) of E. coli can cause food poisoning. One strain (E. coli O157:H7) can cause a severe case of food poisoning. Bacteria may get into your food in different ways: 1  Meat or poultry may come into contact with normal bacteria from the intestines of an animal while it is being processed.  Water used during growing or shipping may contain animal or human waste.