Feel a bit ill after the last picnic or camping trip? Did you leave your food in cooler a little too long? If food is not cooked to the proper temperature, or if food is not stored at the proper temperature, it is possible that unwanted ‘things’ can grow on our tasty summer treats.spoiled food

Don’t worry, it is easy to avoid stomach illness due to tainted food.

The Food and Drug Administration has a simple four-step process for eating healthy.

What Should I Do If I Get Sick?

Food can be tainted by a variety of bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Each can cause a variety of different symptoms. From www.healthline.com, “common symptoms include:

Symptoms of potentially life-threatening food poisoning include:

If you suspect you or a loved one has food-borne illness, visit any of our UNI urgent care clinics immediately for a consultation, or call medical emergency services.