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Can you get food poisoning from fish?
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Avoid scombroid fish poisoning by keeping fish refrigerated from the time it's caught until it's cooked and eaten. Avoid eating large fish, at or near the top of the food chain, as they are most likely to cause ciguatera poisoning.
What do you take when you have food poisoning?
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Ice chips and water. Liquid intake is crucial in helping your body fight off food poisoning. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration, so sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water is a good starting point. Sports drinks that contain electrolytes are the best way to prevent dehydration during this time.
How do we get food poisoning?
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Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any point of processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked. Food poisoning symptoms, which can start within hours of eating contaminated food, often include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.