Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food containing bacteria like salmonella, clostridium perfringens, and staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria typically come from raw meat, poultry, eggs, soil, and human skin or excreta. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever. High-risk foods are cooked poultry, meats, dairy, soups and shellfish while low-risk foods are dried, pickled, or highly acidic/salty foods. Environmental sources of contamination include water, soil, insects, kitchen surfaces, and utensils. Proper food handling and hygienic practices like thorough cooking and separating raw and cooked foods can help prevent