About Today: How to Get Food Poisoning

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor We have a long weekend coming up here in the States, and that means one thing: barbecue. Because I don't want to spend my holiday in the ER, I'll probably let my fiance do most of the cooking this weekend. What Causes Food Poisoning? My cooking. OK, I'll stop. In all seriousness, there are several ways to compromise the safety of your Memorial Day feast. These are the bacteria you're trying to avoid, and the symptoms they'll provoke if they make it into your dinner. First Aid Basics When to Call 911 How to Have a Safe Picnic Ha, ha, ha: "Who doesn't enjoy a picnic or barbecue on a beautiful summer day surrounded by friends, family, delicious food, cold beverages and lots of bacteria?" Cookout Safety Outdoor Grilling and Food Safety Child Safety Basics: Learn to Prevent Food Poisoning As my sister once pointed out, it can be hard to tell when your child has food poisoning. "Your nephew throws up as a hobby," she said. I notice he generally becomes "my nephew" when he does his impression of a sea cucumber. Symptoms of Dehydration Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning Symptom Checker: Food Poisoning Certain people (pregnant women, for example) should call a doctor immediately if they think they have food poisoning. The rest of us need to look out for specific symptoms in order to know whether it's time to call a professional. Bacteria That Cause Food Poisoning One Case of Food Poisoning Today Ads Food Illness Autism Treatment Food Safety Food Poisoning Signs Symptoms of Colitis Featured Articles A New 'American Idol' Winner is Crowned Profile of Senate Candidate Joe Sestak 'Sex and the City 2' Movie Review Delicious Cocktails to Kick Off Summer Is That Sweepstakes a Scam? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement