How quickly does food poisoning start?

Food poisoning can begin immediately, especially if it is caused by a chemical contaminant. However, food poisoning is most commonly caused by organisms such as Norovirus or Salmonella. Onset from this type of food poisoning can range from as little as 1 hour (Staphylococcus aureus) to as long as 28 days (Hepatitis A). Learn more: Food Poisoning Timeline

What do I do if I have food poisoning?

Staying hydrated is most important. It is recommended to see a doctor if you have a high fever (temperature over 101.5 F), blood in your stool, prolonged vomiting, or dehydration. Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up, or diarrheal illness that lasts more than 3 days. Learn more .

How long does food poisoning last?

Most often, food poisoning is mild and resolves without treatment within a few days. But in some cases it can last longer and may require hospitalization and medical treatment. Learn more .

What are food poisoning symptoms?

Food poisoning symptoms may range from mild to severe and can differ significantly depending of the contaminant . The most common symptoms of food poisoning are: Upset stomach Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Learn More

Should I report my food poisoning?

Food poisoning should be reported. It can help to detect outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed. It also enables better surveillance of establishments that have repeat problems. Learn More.

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LJ

Texas Roadhouse, Drivers Mart Way, Pelham, AL, USA

1 year ago

Ordered Tater Skins, side salad with ranch, loaded mashed potatoes, and ribeye. Obviously, not sure what did it, but woke up urgently to nausea. I did everything in my power to avoid vomiting because I absolutely despise it. End up waking a little later to explosive diarrhea.... See More My stomach is still uneasy. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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Texas Roadhouse, Drivers Mart Way, Pelham, AL, USA

2 years ago

Today, Ribeye steak 4 hrs after I ate the steak | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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ALDI, Big Mountain Rd, Pelham, AL, USA

2 years ago

Red grapes Stomach cramps naseau & diarrhea within 4 hrs. It happened on July 24 & 25 | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps, Nausea See Less

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TJ

Applebee's Grill + Bar, Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL, USA

2 years ago

Just had chicken nachos, but the last 3 times in 2 years I got deathly ill after eating there. Was around April 25-30 | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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Publix Super Market at Pelham Towne Center, Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL, USA

2 years ago

Home, Not sure. Hamburger cooked to 160 degrees. With onions, baby kale, chard and spinach 2 got sick each, about 6 hours after consumption | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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TL

Wendy's, Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL, USA

2 years ago

I ate a 4 for $4, junior bacon cheese burger and my stomach started cramping 1hr later. Dizzy, diarrhea, nausea for the rest of the night. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Other, Cramps, Dizziness See Less

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I also got 4 for $4 diarrhea

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JV

Captain D's, Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL, USA

3 years ago

went there for my dinner. order 4 piece fish combo around 5pm and got sick around 10pm. laid down and woke up in the morning sick, throwing up everything to the point i was throwing up my stomach acid. diarrhea for the rest of the day. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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RF

Chick-fil-A, Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL, USA

4 years ago

we purchase kids happy meals on the 12th of November 2018 so my child ever since he eat the chicken nuggets he has been experiencing vomiting and fever we took him in the clinic and they said that its most likely something that he ate. | Symptoms: Fever, Vomiting See Less

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TL

McDonald's, Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL, USA

5 years ago

Had Egg McMuffin and hash brown around 0930 now camping out on toilet ever since!! Should have known better than eat at a place with the type of workers I encountered at drive through window. | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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BR

Waffle House, Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, USA

5 years ago

Ate all star breakfast and within 30 minuets of finishing meal have had non stop explosive diarrhea!!! | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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