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Illness from contaminated food, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps. Usually resolves within a few days.
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Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department
Food handlers must stay home 48 hours after last symptoms. Others should stay home until well enough to work.
Yes. Food poisoning is a legitimate reason, and food handlers have strict return-to-work requirements.
Most food poisoning is viral and doesn't need antibiotics. Bacterial causes may need them — a doctor can assess.
Start with clear fluids, then bland foods (toast, rice, bananas). Avoid dairy, fatty foods, and alcohol until recovered.
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