Food-borne Illnesses
Parasitic
Bacteria
Toxins
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Botulism
CDC
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Ciguatera
(Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs))
CDC FAQ's
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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
(Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, Ciguatera)
CDC
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Scombroid
CDC
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Staphylococcal Food Poisoning
, Enterotoxin - B Poisoning (Staph Food Poisoning)
CDC
Viral
Report a Food Poisoning
- Online
- By phone: 401-222-2749
- After-Hours Emergency Number: 401-276-8046
Healthy Food Tips
Breakfast Tips
Try
- Fresh fruit
- High-fiber cereals such as bran flakes, low-fat granola, or oatmeal with fresh and dried fruit toppings
- Fruit smoothies with low-fat milk or coconut water
- Poached or boiled eggs
- Egg white omelets with vegetables
- Low-fat yogurt parfaits
- Whole-grain bagels served with low-fat cream cheese
- Assorted mini whole-wheat muffins
- Banana or zucchini bread in individual portions
Avoid
- Scrambled eggs
- Home fries
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Sweetened yogurt with fruit syrups
- Donuts and donut holes
- Pastries
- Bagels with cream cheese
- Canned fruit salad with syrup
Lunch Tips
Try
- Serve light dressings and condiments on the side
- Make sure at least half of the meal comes from fruits and/or vegetables
- Limit protein servings to lean meats in a 4-ounce portion
- Use more spices and fresh herbs to cut down on added fats and salts
- Avoid fried foods and cream sauces
- Use multiple colors and textures of vegetables. Serve dark leafy greens whenever possible
- Use whole grains whenever possible
- Choose clear or vegetable puree thickened soups
- Choose whole-grain breads, rolls, and wraps
- Use mustard and low-fat mayonnaise as condiments for sandwiches on the side
- Serve sandwiches and wraps presented in halves so guests can take only what they need
- Serve raw vegetables or whole grain pretzels instead of chips or fries.
Avoid
- Cream soups and sauces
- Pizza, party pizza, calzones, stromboli
- Grinders or subs
- Baked pasta dishes like, ziti, macaroni and cheese, stuffed shells, manicotti, etc.
- Fries, chips, chicken parmesan, fried chicken, and other fried foods
- Hamburgers, sausage and peppers, meatball subs, and cheese steaks
- Mayonnaise based salads, like potato salad, egg salad, chicken salad, etc.
- Antipasto stations with high sodium deli meats
- White bread and rolls
Dinner Tips
Try
- Serve light dressings on the side instead of on a salad
- Make sure at least half of the meal comes from fruits and/or vegetables
- Limit protein servings to lean meats in a 4-ounce portion
- Use more spices and fresh herbs to cut down on added fats and salts
- Avoid fried foods or cream sauces
- Provide steamed or roasted vegetables instead of French fries
- Serve multiple colors and textures of vegetables. Serve dark leafy greens whenever possible
- Try baked yams instead of potatoes
- Use whole-grains whenever possible
- Choose clear or vegetable puree thickened soups
Avoid
- Baked pasta dishes like ziti, or macaroni and cheese
- Alfredo Sauce, and other cream/roux-based sauces
- Fried food like, French fries, fried chicken, fritters, clam cakes, fried fish, etc.
- Salads with mayonnaise or cream based dressings
- Large servings of red meat whether ground, or whole
- Cream-based soups
- Added salts, fats, and sugars
- White dinner rolls
Snack Tips
Try
- Fresh fruit, vegetable, and cheese platters
- Fresh salsa with baked chips
- Pretzels, popcorn, baked crackers and chips
- Dried fruit, trail mix, roasted nuts
Avoid
- Potato chips or fries
- Pastries, danishes, and donuts
- Cookies, cakes, and brownies
- Candy, chocolate, sweets
Beverages Tips
Try
- Water, ice water, sparkling water, cucumber water
- 100% fruit and vegetable juice
- Low-fat soy, almond, or coconut milk
- Coffee and tea
- Dairy products with less fat
- Raw sugar
Avoid
- Sodas
- Fruit Punch
- Beer and wine
- Heavy Cream
- Refined sugar
Dessert Tips
Try
- Fruit-based desserts
- One small dessert for the entire day
- Individually portioned desserts
- Frozen yogurt, gelato, Italian ice
- Smoothie shots
- Desserts that incorporate oats and fruit
- Fruit puree to replace some of the fat
- Mini yogurt parfaits
Avoid
- Large slice of cake
- Cupcakes
- Donuts
- Cookies
- Pastries
- Milk chocolate and other candy
- Dessert with each meal
- Ice cream
Rhode Island Department of Health