Symptoms of Foodborne Illness

E. coli O157:H7

• sudden onset of abdominal pain and severe cramps, followed within 24 hours by diarrhea
• diarrhea becomes watery and then may become bloody

Listeria monocytogene

• fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea
• headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, confusion, obtundation or convulsions can occur
• infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth

Salmonella

• diarrhea, often with fever and abdominal cramps
• nausea and vomiting
• diarrhea often includes mucous and is occasionally bloody