Definitions

food poisoning

NOUN

poisoning caused by eating food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

botulism salmonella

WEAK

ptomaine poisoning

Example Sentences

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Nestle has recalled some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning.

From BBC

Already this year, his flagship billion-dollar free school meals programme has been mired in controversy over mass food poisonings.

From BBC

It’s like solving food poisoning with another lukewarm plate of lightly-boiled chicken.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leading batsman, Shai Hope was missing Saturday because of food poisoning.

From Barron's

Dozens of people have fallen ill with food poisoning after eating Sunday lunch at a village pub.

From BBC