Top 7 Germs in Food that Make You Sick

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Toxoplasma
More than 60 million men, women, and children in the U.S. carry the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, according to the CDC. But very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. Still, there are people who develop toxoplasmosis, experiencing flu-like symptoms such as headache, body aches and fever. The parasite can also cause serious problems such as damage to the brain, ... more 

Photo by: Boumenjapet

Toxoplasma
More than 60 million men, women, and children in the U.S. carry the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, according to the CDC. But very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. Still, there are people who develop toxoplasmosis, experiencing flu-like symptoms such as headache, body aches and fever. The parasite can also cause serious problems such as damage to the brain, eyes and other organs, for pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Most people develop toxoplasmosis infections by coming into contact with cat feces that carry the parasite, eating contaminated meat that is raw or not cooked properly, or drinking water containing the parasite. To prevent exposure, the CDC recommends cooking foods at a safe temperature, washing hands when handling foods, avoiding drinking untreated water, and if pregnant, staying away from the cat litter.

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