Yersiniosis (Yersinia species)
Yersiniosis is an infectious disease caused by enteric bacteria of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most human illness is caused by one species, Y. enterocolitica. Y. enterocolitica is a relatively infrequent cause of diarrhea and abdominal pain.
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Causes and Symptoms of Yersiniosis
Yersinia enterocolitica facts, including common symptoms and how the disease is spread.
Preventing Yersiniosis
Learn how to minimize your risk of Yersinia enterocolitica
infection.
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Reporting
Yersiniosis
Healthcare providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases to the Minnesota Department of Health.
To report a suspected foodborne or waterborne illness call 1-877-FOOD-ILL.
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Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (Safer FACEs)
The Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (Safer FACEs) training program can help you understand the risks of illness and injury from farm animals, and how to protect your visitors. Complete this free online training and the Minnesota Department of Health will provide certification that your venue has learned about these issues.
Prevent Cross- Contamination
Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing foodborne illness.
Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart
This chart gives short, conservative storage times to protect you from food spoilage (what you risk in long refrigeration) and from taste loss (what happens when food is left too long in the freezer).
Norovirus Infection
Noroviruses are members of a group of viruses called caliciviruses also known previously as “Norwalk-like viruses.” Learn more about Norovirus, how to minimize your risk of acquiring norovirus infection, required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and more.
There's No Such Thing as "Stomach Flu" (PDF)
Complaints of "stomach flu" are usually norovirus, the most common cause of gastrointestinal illness.
Food Safety Basics: Preventing Foodborne Illness
There's a lot you can do to handle and prepare your food safely. Learn what you can do to prepare, serve and store food safely.
Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.
Contact us:
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