📋Overview
Food poisoning is a common term for illness caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. It is also known as foodborne illness or foodborne infection. The condition results from ingestion of harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or chemicals present in food. Symptoms typically involve the gastrointestinal system and can range from mild to severe. The preferred modern term is 'foodborne illness.'
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