Staphylococcal toxins are a common cause of food poisoning as it can grow in improperly stored food. Although the cooking process kills them, the enterotoxins are heat resistant and can survive boiling for several minutes. Staphylococci can grow in foods with relatively low water activity (such as cheese and salami)
SYMPTOMS
- Nausia
- Retching
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
SOURCES
- Skin
- Hair
- Noset
- Throat
- Infected sores
- Animals
FOODS INVOLVED
- Reheated foods
- Ham & other meats
- Poultry
- Egg products
- Other proteins
PREVENTION
- Wash hands
- Practice good personal hygiene
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