Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 What Is Staph Food Poisoning? Staph food poisoning is a type of food poisoning caused by infection with the Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacterium. The bacteria multiply in foods and produce a toxin even at refrigerator temperatures. The toxins may be present in dangerous amounts in foods that have no signs of spoilage, such as a bad smell. Most people get Staph poisoning by eating contaminated food. The most common reason for contamination is that the food has not been kept hot enough [140 F or above] or cold enough [40 F or below]. Foods that are associated with Staph food poisoning include meats, poultry and egg products, salads (egg, tuna, chicken, potato, macaroni), bakery products (cream filled), sandwich fillings, and milk and dairy products. text from slideshow photo 8 http://www.medicinenet.com/staph_infection_pictures_slideshow/article.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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