Food poisoning: Allerdale

What food poisoning is, symptoms and how to report possible food poisoning.

Food poisoning

Food poisoning is a foodborne disease such as Salmonella.

It is usually caused by consuming food or drink that is contaminated with bacteria or their toxins.

Symptoms may include:

  • stomach ache
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea or vomiting
  • raised temperature

Find out more about food poisoning on the NHS website.

Report possible food poisoning

You will need to provide details of the:

  • food premises
  • food you ate and when it was eaten
  • symptoms you experienced