AOAC SPADA February 2015 Meeting Book

Human illness associated with SEs

• Staphylococcal food poisoning (SFP) • Inhalation  • Toxic shock

Staphylococcal food poisoning

• Ingestion of pre‐formed SE • Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping within 2‐8  hours of ingestion • Self‐limiting resolving within 24‐48 hours