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food poisoning

NOUN
poisoning caused by eating food
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Salmonella, a bacterial pathogen, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss the much-talked about food poisoning story and the PR flubs of Trump-aligned Taylor Farms.

From Slate Jul. 25, 2026

Germs that cause food poisoning can grow quickly in lukewarm food.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Kaweenuntawong said not a single case of food poisoning has ever been linked to the restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

I thought it might be the flu, when I could still think, or food poisoning from the pieces of fat.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen



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