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Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating food or drinks contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins.

A foodborne illness is caused by consuming a food or drink that is contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning on the island of Ireland.

Listeria can be present in raw, chilled and ready-to-eat food. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.

Many strains of E. coli are harmless to humans, but some can cause serious illness.

Beef, poultry, eggs and raw milk all can carry Salmonella bacteria.

Food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease are the most common forms of food hypersensitivity.