food poisoning

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Noun food poisoning has 1 sense

food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder - illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food
--₁ is a kind of illness, unwellness, malady, sickness
--₁ has particulars:
botulism; mushroom poisoning; ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning; salmonellosis

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Food Poisoning

Definition

Food poisoning refers to an illness caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. It occurs due to the ingestion of harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins present in the food.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Noun - Illness caused by contaminated food

Sample Sentence: I got food poisoning after eating sushi from that new restaurant.

Sense 2: Noun - Contaminated food that causes illness

Sample Sentence: The supermarket had to recall the entire batch of canned tuna due to food poisoning concerns.

Sense 3: Verb - Act of contaminating food with bacteria

Sample Sentence: The cook unintentionally food poisoned the customers by failing to maintain proper hygiene.

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