Working for the Beef Producers of Georgia
Funded by Georgia Producers through Beef CheckOff
Funded by Georgia Producers through Beef CheckOff
As with any illness, judgment is
needed to determine if and when to seek medical care. If symptoms
are severe (vomiting, diarrhea, fever or cramps) or the victim is
very young, elderly, pregnant or already ill, call a doctor or go
to the hospital immediately. It's not always easy to tell if the
problem is the result of flu or food poisoning. You or your
physician should report serious cases of foodborne illness to the
local health department. If you think the food involved came from
a restaurant or commercial outlet, you may be asked to keep the
food refrigerated so officials can examine it later.