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.

Mediterranean food can cause food poisoning. Diarrhea and vomiting are the most reported symptoms of Cava food poisoning and commonly cited causes of sickness include white rice, falafel, hummus, tomato chickpea, pita chips, romaine, arugula, black lentils, quinoa, vegetables, and super green mix.

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CAVA, East Basse Road, San Antonio, TX, USA

11 hours ago

I ordered a kids spicy chicken pita on 6/7/23 at 6:30 pm from the Cava on Basse road in San Antonio. The only thing I had eaten all day and it had pickled onions, black olives and carrots with saffron rice. Nothing else. Started with a foggy... See More head/headache around 10 then By midnight it was coming out both ends profusely for about 8 boughts over the next 12 hours. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache See Less

#cava #sanantonio #texas #unitedstates #chicken #pita #rice

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CAVA, Emmet Street North, Charlottesville, VA, USA

6 days ago

Ordered cava last night around 530. Had a horrible headache by 9 and by 6 am when I woke up I was puking and had horrible diarrhea. Cava was the only thing I ate last night. Got a bowl with brown and right rice. Spicy chicken and vegetables corn feta. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache See Less

#cava #charlottesville #virginia #unitedstates #chicken #corn #rice #bowl #feta #brownrice

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CAVA, South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, USA

1 week ago

Ordered kids meal and started experiencing issues about 8 hours later. Food tasted ok. No nausea, just diarrhea going on 8 hours now. | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

#cava #charlotte #northcarolina #unitedstates

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CAVA, Summer Street, Boston, MA, USA

3 weeks ago

Got cava for lunch on 5/11 and about 8 hours later started feeling very nauseous. Started throwing up and was throwing up every 30 mins from 8pm until 8am and couldn’t get out of bed the whole next day. Got a BYO bowl with super greens, rice and falafel | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

#cava #boston #massachusetts #unitedstates #rice #bowl #falafel

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CAVA, Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ, USA

3 weeks ago

Ordered a Greek chicken bowl for dinner the morning after I became severely sick and vomiting non stop. I am still experiencing severe stomach pains and cramps. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps, Stomach Pain See Less

#cava #paramus #newjersey #unitedstates #chicken #greek #chickenbowl #bowl

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I have gotten sick there as well. Same location.

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CAVA, Alps Road, Athens, GA, USA

1 month ago

Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

#cava #athens #georgia #unitedstates

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CAVA, 19825 Belmont Chase Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

1 month ago

Two days ago Food poisoning why did i vomit my food out. I’m figure it out that this or smoothie food poisoning | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less

#cava #ashburn #virginia #unitedstates

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CAVA, Lone Star Drive, Sugar Land, TX, USA

1 month ago

I just left here about 2 hours ago and on my way home I felt nauseous. As soon as I made it to cvs, our next destination, I vomited in the parking lot. 5 minutes later made it home and vomited in trash and toilet. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less

#cava #sugarland #texas #unitedstates

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Cava, Philadelphia, PA, USA

1 month ago

Ate here Thursday, violently I’ll Friday until monday | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

#cava #philadelphia #pennsylvania #unitedstates

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CAVA, Crater Lake Drive, Kennesaw, GA, USA

1 month ago

Diarrhea and stomach cramps about an hour or two after eating here. Had the lentil avocado bowl. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps See Less

#cava #kennesaw #georgia #unitedstates #avocado #bowl

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