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eric.surfdude Summer picnics and cookouts are common sources for food poisoning. Symptoms of food-borne illness closely resemble the flu and include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Young children are particularly at risk because of their small body size and weaker immune systems.
You can decrease the risk of food poisoning by properly preparing, serving and storing food.
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