Amos Grunebaum, MD - New York ObGyn - Medical Info & FAQs
Food poisoning often occurs from eating or drinking:
Any food prepared by someone who did not wash their hands properly
Any food prepared using unclean cooking utensils, cutting boards, or other tools
Dairy products or food containing mayonnaise (such as coleslaw or potato salad) that have been out of the refrigerator too long
Frozen or refrigerated foods that are not stored at the proper temperature or are not reheated properly
Raw fish or oysters
Raw fruits or vegetables that have not been washed well
Raw vegetable or fruit juices and dairy
Undercooked meats or eggs
Water from a well or stream, or city or town water that has not been treated