Info on some common bacteria

Campylobacter jejuni
Incubation period: 2-5 days
Signs and Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, fever, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting
Associated Foods: Undercooked or raw poultry and beef, unpasteurized milk and dairy products, and contminated water.
Duration of Illness: 2-10 days

Clostridium botlinum (toxin-producing)
Incubation period: 3-30 days
Signs and Symptoms: Lethargy, weakness, poor feeding, constipation, poor head control, poor gag and suck, poor muscle tone
Associated Foods: Honey, home-canned fruits and vegetables.
Duration of Illness: Variable

Clostridinum perferingens
Incubation period: 8-16 hours
Signs and Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps
Associated Foods: Meats, poultry, gravy, dried or precooked foods and beans.
Duration of Illness: 1-2 days

E.coli (toxin-producing)
Incubation period: 1-8 days
Signs and Symptoms: Severe diarrhea(often bloody), abdominal pain and vomiting
Associated Foods:Undercooked beef, unpasteurized milk and juice, raw fruits and vegetables, salami, salad dresing, imported cheese, and conaminated water.
Duration of Illness: 5-10 days

Listeria monocytogenes
Incubation period: 9-48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms
Signs and Symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, and nausea or diarrhea
Associated Foods: Fresh soft cheeses, unpasteurized milk and cheese, ice cream, raw vegetables, raw and cooked poultry, raw meat and fish, ready-to-eat deli meat and hotdogs.
Duration of Illness: Variable

Salmonella
Incubation period: 1-3 days
Signs and Symptoms: Diarrhea, fever, abdominal, cramps, vomiting, headache, constipation, chills and muscle pain
Associated Foods: Contaminated eggs, poultry, unpasteurized milk and juice, cheese, raw meat and fish, and shrimp, yeast, coconut, salad dressing, cake mixes, cream-filled desserts, peanuts butter, cocoa, chocolate, and raw fruits and vegetables.
Duration of Illness: 4-7 days

Shigella
Incubation period: 1-2 days
Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting,chills, fatigue, and diarrhea
Associated Foods: Food or water contaminated with fecal material, raw vegetables, egg salad
Duration of Illness: 4-7 days

Staphylococcus aureus (toxin-producing)
Incubation period:
Signs and Symptoms: Sudden onset od severe nausea and vomiting, exhaustion, and abdominal cramps. Diarrhea and fever may be present.
Associated Foods: Improperly refrigerated meats, poultry, eggs, potato salad, egg salad and cream pastries
Duration of Illness: 1-2 days