Q29. How common is food poisoning?

A29. There have been more than 90,000 cases of food poisoning in the UK. But you need to bear in mind that these are reported cases.

So the figure could be higher as not everyone who develops food poisoning reports it. There are people who develop mild symptoms and decide to let the illness run its course rather than see their GP. If they do then this remains as an unreported case. If you develop food poisoning due to food which has been eaten at a restaurant or from a fast food outlet then you need to report this. This will ensure that the source of the infection is investigated and dealt with to prevent any further outbreaks.

FAQS Index : Food Poisoning FAQ

Food Poisoning FAQs

1. What causes food poisoning?
2. Who is more likely to get food poisoning?
3. Is food poisoning worse for some people than others?
4. Can the symptoms of food poisoning be mistaken for another illness?
5. Who has a higher risk of food poisoning?
6. What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
7. Which foods are most likely to cause food poisoning?
8. What is e coli?
9. What is salmonella?
10. What is campylobacter?
11. What is listeria?
12. What is norovirus?
13. What is staphylococcus?
14. Which parasites cause food poisoning?
15. Which wild mushrooms cause food poisoning?

16. Should you contact your GP if you have food poisoning?
17. How do you treat food poisoning?
18. Are there any complications with food poisoning?
19. I have developed food poisoning after eating a takeaway: should I report this?
20. Can you prevent food poisoning?
21. What is cross contamination?
22. What is ‘food irradiation?’
23. Why is listeria dangerous for pregnant women?
24. What are the risks of food poisoning in children?
25. Why are older people likely to get food poisoning?
26. How is food poisoning diagnosed?
27. What is dehydration?
28. What is food safety?
29. How common is food poisoning?
30. What is the outlook for food poisoning?