TOP TRUMPS – FOOD POISONING

1. TOP TRUMPS – FOOD POISONING TOP TRUMPS – FOODBORNE BACILLIUS CEREUS E. COLI Facts: causes infections and toxic food poisoning. Facts: Rod-shaped bacteria. Causes toxic food poisoning and forms spores. Found in: sewage, manure, raw foods e.g. minced beef. Found in: rice, cereal products and starchy foods i.e. Potatoes. Targets: infants and the elderly. Targets: all age groups

2. t TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS Facts: Rod-shaped bacteria. Produces highly poisonous toxin. Facts: Rod-shaped bacteria, often found in human and animals’ guts. Found in: foods not heated before eating, low acid foods. Found in: Meat, meat products kept at room temperature after cooking. Targets: all age groups. High death rates. Targets: All age groups especially the elderly, infants, immuno-compromised and the infirm.

3. se TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING CAMPYLOBACTER LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES Facts: causes infectious food poisoning Facts: most common form of food poisoning in the UK Found in: raw milk, blue-veined cheese, soft ice cream, raw vegetables. Found in: meat, poultry, raw milk, untreated water. Targets: pregnant women/unborn babies, elderly, immuno-compromised. Targets: all age groups.

4. TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING TOP TRUMPS-FOOD POISONING SALMONELLA STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS Facts: Facts: it is present in the nose, throat and skin over 50% of people Found in: raw meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, sauces,. Found in: foods handled by people, e.g. cooked meat, poultry Targets: all age groups especially: elderly, infants, immuno-compromised . Targets: all age groups