Certain types of fish (as described above) that produce histamine. Transmission is by ingestion of histamine-containing food, typically fish. Scombroid poisoning is not communicable from person to person. How is scombroid fish poisoning spread? Scombroid poisoning typically occurs when people eat certain fish that have been inadequately preserved. These includeRead More →

Norovirus. Salmonella. What are the main bacteria that cause food poisoning? The top five germs that cause illnesses from food eaten in the United States are: Norovirus. Salmonella. Clostridium perfringens. Campylobacter. Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) Which are the two most common bacteria that cause food poisoning *? Four types of bacteriaRead More →