Topic > The Harmful Effects of Food Consumption - 1834

People infected with food-borne illnesses may not appear to have any symptoms, but may often suffer from dehydration or diarrhea. On an annual basis, Americans have an estimated 76 million reports of some type of food poisoning. Fortunately, most of these cases have proven to be non-life-threatening. The downside is that people don't go to doctors. This makes it difficult for professionals to find a way to link various diseases to different foods, making the search for the source more complicated. Depending on the infection, it can be fatal. A great example of undercooked food is the chicken served at the bar. Undercooked chicken causes salmonella. Salmonella is caused by salmonella enterica bacteria entering the body. This is most commonly seen in young children. Older adults and people who have weak immune systems are also more likely to contract the disease