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Salmonella spp.
Associated foods: Poultry, eggs, dairy products, and produce Diseases: Salmonellosis
Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7
Associated foods: Undercooked ground beef, raw milk, fresh produce Diseases: Hemorrhagic colitis, hemolytic uremic syndrome
Listeria monocytogenes
Associated foods: Deli meats, hot dogs, soft cheeses, raw milk Diseases: Listeriosis
Campylobacter jejuni
Associated foods: Poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water Diseases: Campylobacteriosis
Norovirus
Associated foods: Shellfish, ready-to-eat foods, contaminated water Diseases: Acute gastroenteritis
Hepatitis A virus
Associated foods: Raw or undercooked shellfish, contaminated produce Diseases: Hepatitis A
Clostridium botulinum
Associated foods: Improperly canned foods, honey Diseases: Botulism
Staphylococcus aureus
Associated foods: Sandwiches, pastries, salads Diseases: Staphylococcal food poisoning
Bacillus cereus
Associated foods: Rice, pasta, pastries Diseases: Bacillus cereus food poisoning
Shigella spp.
Associated foods: Salad, raw vegetables, milk and dairy products Diseases: Shigellosis
Vibrio cholerae
Associated foods: Raw or undercooked seafood, especially shellfish Diseases: Cholera
Vibrio vulnificus
Associated foods: Raw oysters, undercooked seafood Diseases: Vibriosis
Cryptosporidium parvum
Associated foods: Contaminated water, apple cider, fresh produce Diseases: Cryptosporidiosis
Giardia lamblia
Associated foods: Contaminated water, fresh produce Diseases: Giardiasis
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Associated foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables, such as berries and lettuce Diseases: Cyclosporiasis
Toxoplasma gondii
Associated foods: Undercooked meat, especially pork, lamb, and venison Diseases: Toxoplasmosis
Trichinella spiralis
Associated foods: Raw or undercooked pork, wild game meats Diseases: Trichinellosis
Anisakis simplex
Associated foods: Raw or undercooked fish and seafood Diseases: Anisakiasis
Pseudomonas spp.
Associated foods: Various foods, especially spoiled food with off-odors Diseases: Rarely causes foodborne illness but can spoil food
Clostridium perfringens
Associated foods: Meats, poultry, gravy, and other foods served without adequate refrigeration Diseases: Clostridium perfringens food poisoning
Yersinia enterocolitica
Associated foods: Pork, raw milk, tofu, seafood Diseases: Yersiniosis
Brucella spp.
Associated foods: Raw milk, soft cheeses made from raw milk, undercooked meat Diseases: Brucellosis
Listeria ivanovii
Associated foods: Animal products, including meats and cheeses Diseases: Rare cause of listeriosis
Taenia solium
Associated foods: Undercooked or raw pork Diseases: Taeniasis, cysticercosis
Enterococcus spp.
Associated foods: Contaminated meat, poultry, and dairy products Diseases: Rarely causes foodborne illness but can be antibiotic-resistant
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