All news on the topic: Food poisoning

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At least 57 swimmers ill with diarrhoea as sea 'filled with human waste'
Sunderland hosted the UK leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series for the first time last weekend but some athletes fell ill with diarrhoea with one complaining they were swimming in 's***'
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Expert's verdict on if Victorian disease is making comeback - Typhoid explained
One disease many people fear is Typhoid - which during the Victorian era was incredibly common and remains so in parts of the world where there is poor sanitation
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Brother's panicked call as mum of two dies after drinking too much water
Ashley Summers, an mum of two tragically died after drinking too much water during a day out during a family day out. Now her family are trying to raise awareness of the vital signs
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Mum of two dies after drinking too much water on a family day out by a lake
Ashley Summers, an Indiana mum of two girls, died after drinking too much water during a day out at Lake Freeman near Monticello. She was rushed to IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, but sadly, she didn't make it
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Dr Ranj shares update after being hospital dash and missing out on Morning Live
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and Morning Live star Dr Ranj called those speculating about the reason behind his hospital dash as 'plonkers' as he shared a health update with fans on Tuesday
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Health inspector avoids restaurant soda machines after grim tell-tale signs
A former health inspector has taken to social media to urge people to check a restaurant's self-service soda machine before pouring themselves a drink, saying it could make them sick otherwise
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Everyday kitchen items crawling with bacteria that could be making you sick
We all like to keep our house clean and hygienic. But an expert has warned of many daily household items which could be swarming with bacteria - which you've never even considered
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Brits warned as hundreds fall ill in 9 holiday hotspots after eating common food
Salmonella, more commonly known as food poisoning, can cause severe and dangerous dehydration - with recent cases across Europe linked to the consumption of tomatoes
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Urgent health warning for millions of Brits urged NOT to eat smoked salmon
Food safety bosses at the FSA have issued a warning over eating smoked salmon for anyone who is pregnant or living with conditions such as diabetes following a recent listeria outbreak
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'I was rushed to hospital with Bali belly and couldn't believe the cost'
The holidaymaker, who usually lives in Perth, Australia, was visiting Gili Air in Indonesia when he began to suffer traveller's sickness, most commonly known as "Bali Belly" - but a doctor's visit ended up costing AUD$700 (£367)
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Urgent warning as hundreds of tourists fall ill with food poisoning in Turkey
Hundreds of cases of gastrointestinal illness in Britain this year have been linked to travel in Turkey, the UK Health Security Agency said in a new report
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'I went on holiday of a lifetime for my 60th and was so sick I thought I'd die'
Wendy Brown and her husband Nigel were looking forward to the getaway of a lifetime to celebrate her 60th birthday but she fell severely ill and was left worrying she might die
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Monaco is the most expensive country to be hospitalised in, study finds
Monaco tops the list of most expensive when it comes to hosptial costs - with an average of £2,400 per night, according to research
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'I was treated like a slave by my family – now I'm a real-life Cinderella'
Fashionista Sarah Jemirifo recalls how she grew up surrounded by poverty and abuse but eventually managed to escape and build a life for herself
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UK government issues health checklist for Brits heading on summer holidays
The UK Health Security Agency has published a comprehensive list of dos and don'ts for when it comes to travelling while remaining as fit and health as possible this summer
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Nursery school teacher executed after poisoning 25 kids' porridge in 'revenge'
Wang Tun, 40, was executed after being found guilty of lacing porridge with toxic sodium nitrate and feeding it to her students in Jiaozuo, a city in Henan Province
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Colour of your poo could signal 'silent killer' - when to visit a doctor
Gut specialist Michelle Geraghty-Corns reveals why stools have different appearances and the four to watch out for as they could signal a serious health condition
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Many baby products still contain toxic metals five years after damning study
Five years ago, a Consumer Reports study revealed the presence of toxic metals in several baby food products. Many of those foods still contain hazardous contaminants, a new study found
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Heat and booze at your fun-filled summer barbecue could lead to almighty row
There are often gr-ill feelings over everything from side dishes to who has the last banger, survey shows
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Dengue fever warning to Brits heading off to popular holiday resorts this summer
Brits planning to travel abroad are being warned about the risks of potentially deadly dengue fever - a disease spread by Asian tiger mosquitoes and which has been detected in the likes of Ibiza and southern France
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Toxic porridge kills family of 13 after getting mixed with homemade beer
Thirteen members of the same family have died in Namibia after eating porridge that authorities believe became toxic when it was mixed with sediment left over from a homemade beer, the state broadcaster reported
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Warning over salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough as 2 rushed to hospital
An urgent warning has been issued by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the US over a salmonella outbreak reported among patients who recently ate raw cookie dough
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Five dangerous barbecue foods that could poison or choke your dog
With temperatures set to hit 24C this bank holiday weekend, many Brits will be whacking on the barbecue at home - but it's important to make sure your pets don't get their paws on these items
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Seven foods you should never eat past their ‘use-by’ date or you could fall ill
Jenaed Brodell, a top sports dietitian, said some foods, like fresh fruit, are best off in the bin if they go past their "use-by" dates because they could make you seriously unwell
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Mum told she had nothing to worry about given just weeks to live
Danielle Connor, 33, first complained of a sore back in January when doctors dismissed it as indigestion but was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told she had weeks to live