Food poisoning

Food poisoning can occur if you eat food that's contaminated, with bacteria for example. Symptoms may appear within a few days. If you have food poisoning you may be sick, have tummy pain or diarrhoea, and a fever. Usually, you will get better in a few days without the need for medical treatment.

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