Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease) is any illness resulting from the consumption of food. Foodborne illness is commonly called food poisoning, even though the physiological effects of foodborne illness are not always caused by poisons (toxins). True food poisoning occurs when a person ingests a contaminating chemical or a natural toxin, while most cases of foodborne illness are caused by a variety of foodborne pathogenic bacteria, viruses, prions or parasites that contaminate food. Such contamination usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. The action of monitoring food to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness is known as food safety. Foodborne disease can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. For foodborne illness caused by chemicals, see Food contaminants.Foodborne illness can also be caused by the presence of pesticides or medicines in food, or by unintentionally consuming naturally toxic substances like poisonous mushrooms or reef fish. Some could even come from the skin and nose, like staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to death.

Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning,it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque.To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine.

Poisoned pet food and lead-tainted children’s toys have created jitters worldwide, but lost in the media storm is this fact: Consumers in China face an even more daunting challenge from misleading labels and unscrupulous manufacturers. Take, for example, wine.

Just Checking. I don't think we should let this fact leave our minds any time soon. "One set of documents details a 1960 plot to poison Castro's food by conspiring with organized crime figures, who turned down $150,000 and worked for free. The CIA gave mobsters six poison pills; they tried unsuccessfully for several months to get to Castro."

Great excerpts from "THE ZEN of FISH" by Trevor Corson. Unfortunately I haven't eaten sushi since getting food poisoning at Sushi Rocks (warning) in SF on my first visit... Anyway, here you go

It is virtually impossible to reconcile the number of animals made sick or killed by the pet food contamination originating in China with the fact that the major “contaminant” does not cause kidney failure, or death. So what is sickening pets, and what about the fact that farm animal feed has also been found to be contaminated?