Names: Natovia Rhoden, Joneil Baker, Kali Lawrence and

Kodian Nugent
Grade:10
Subject: Foods
 DEFINITION
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating
contaminated food or taking a substance that
is injurious to the health or can cause death.
 CAUSES:
Products around the home such as:
 medication, such as painkillers, steroid creams and petroleum jelly,
 cleaning products, such as bleach, caustic soda and disinfectant,
 DIY products, such as paint, glue and wallpaper paste,
 cosmetics, such as baby oil, shampoo and nail varnish remover, and
 garden products, such as weed killer and rat poison.

Carbon monoxide:
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odourless gas that is produced by the
incomplete burning of fuels, such as gas, wood or petrol. These types of
fuels are used in many household appliances, such as heaters and cookers.
If appliances are not regularly serviced and well maintained, carbon
monoxide can leak from them without you realizing, which can cause loss
of consciousness and death.
 CAUSES CONT:
 Animals:
Bees and wasps inject poison into your skin when they sting you, which can
cause pain, swelling and itchiness.
Bites from poisonous snakes can cause diarrhoea and sickness
 Plants:

Most plants that grow in Ireland are harmless and, if eaten, may only cause a
mild stomach upset.
Some types of plant can have a more serious effect, so it is important to know
what plants are growing in your garden.
 CAUSES CONT:
Food:
 Food can sometimes cause poisoning if:
 it goes mouldy
 it becomes contaminated with bacteria from raw meat
 it has not been prepared or cooked properly.
 SYMPTOMS:
The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within one to two days
of eating contaminated food, although they may start at any point
between a few hours and several weeks later. The main symptoms
include:
 feeling sick (nausea)

 vomiting

 diarrhea, which may contain blood or mucus

 stomach cramps and abdominal pain

 a lack of energy and weakness

 loss of appetite

 a high temperature (fever)

 aching muscles

 chills
 WHAT TO DO:
Most people with food poisoning recover at home and don't need any specific
treatment, although there are some situations where you should see your
family doctor for advice.

If you think someone has swallowed poison and they appear to be unconscious,
try to wake them and encourage them to spit out any pills. Do not put your
hand into their mouth and do not try to make them sick.

While waiting for medical help to arrive, lie the person on their side with a
cushion behind their back and their upper leg pulled slightly forward, so they
do not fall on their face or roll backwards.

Wipe any vomit away from their mouth and keep their head pointing down to
allow any vomit to escape without them breathing it in or swallowing it.
Do not give them anything to eat or drink
 WHAT TO DO CONT:
How to help medical staff:
Medical staff will need to take a detailed history to be able to effectively
treat a person who has been poisoned. When the paramedics arrive or
when you arrive at A&E, give them as much information as you can,
including:
 What substances you think the person may have swallowed.
 When the substance was taken (how long ago).
 How it was taken (for example, swallowed).
 How much was taken (if you know).
 Give details of any symptoms that the person has had, such as whether

they have been sick and If they have been sick, collect a sample of their
vomit as it may help medical staff to identify the poison.
 If possible, give medical staff the container that the substance came in

to give them a clear idea of what it is. If you do not know what caused
the poisoning, blood tests may be needed to identify it.
Additonal Assistance:
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