Manchester City Council

Food poisoning: Outline

Food poisoning is a food borne disease and caused mainly by bacteria, viruses or chemicals in food.  The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain.

These symptoms can occur immediately after eating contaminated food but more commonly occur from a few hours to a few days later.  

More information on food poisoning.

Common Questions

Contact: Neighbourhood Services

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