Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning

Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning

Infectious disease A state of abrupt onset–4 to 6 hrs–caused by ingesting food contaminated by a S aureus toxin, usually linked to a food handler and carrier Suspect foods Desserts, salads, baked goods, custards, mayonnaise, cream-rich desserts, served or stored at room temperature. See Carrier.