Everything You Need To Know About Food Poisoning:
‘Tis the season for eating plenty of food and maybe a side of food poisoning. Here’s what you need to know.
- The effects of food poisoning begin several hours after eating and digesting the contaminated food
- Rarely, food poisoning symptoms can take days
- Symptoms can last for a week
- Stomach issues like cramps and vomiting; fever, nausea and diarrhea
If you do get food poisoning, get plenty of rest and hydrate. The CDC does say drinking Gatorade and electrolytes is a no-no. If symptoms get severe, visit a healthcare provider.
Source: USA Today