Food Poisoning
If you suspect you have food poisoning....
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Suspected Food Poisoning ? Feeling unwell ? SymptomsIf you or someone you know is experiencing stomach upsets the symptoms may include :
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Vomiting
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Diarrhoea
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Fever
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Stomach cramps
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Headache
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Nausea
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Bloated stomach
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Mucus or blood in your stools
Symptoms can occur days after having consumed the food, depending on the type of bacteria involved. Foreign holidays, contaminated drinking or bathing water and in some cases, contact with animals can also cause illness with the symptoms above.
If anyone in your family has any of the above symptoms remember that personal hygiene and good housekeeping is vitally important to stop the spread throughout a family group.
Any food handlers should stay away from work and handling food for at least 48 hours after the last symptom.Visit your GP
If your symptoms persist for 24 hours or more go to your GP for further advice.
We also strongly recommend for a faecal sample to be submitted so that the cause of the symptoms can be determined.
Contact us
If you think you have had something to eat or drink that may have caused your illness please contact the Environmental Health Department at Kennet District Council on 01380 724911 or email us at kennet@kennet.gov.uk
Basic points to remember- Wash your hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet.
- Wash your taps and toilet hand contact areas with hot soapy water and disinfectant, especially in a shared bathroom or where children will be using the facilities.
- Where any laundry has been soiled take care with the washing and handling of it.
- Be extra thorough with cleaning of any hand contact areas such as door handles and even children’s toys, equipment etc.
If you would like to know more about some of the common sources of food poisoning,
please view our factsheets below :