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What do you mean by food poisoning? Expl...

What do you mean by food poisoning? Explain.

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Food poisoning can be defined as an illness affecting the digestive system that results from eating contaminated food. This contamination may be due to the presence of residues of insecticides or other poisonous chemicals or due to the presence of microorganisms. Microorganisms are the most common reason of food poisoning. Some microorganisms get settled on the food stuff. They release poisonous materials. This makes the food contaminated and unfit for consumption. If such food is consumed, it can produce fatal results. Serious illness is caused and the patient get frequent vomiting and loose motion. This physical condition can lead even to death. Doctor diagnoses it as food poisoning. The only precautionary measure is to keep the food covered properly and always eat fresh and hygienic food.
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