noun phrase · neutral

food poisoning

/ˈfuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/food POI·son·ing

Band 5-6speakingtask2

an illness caused by eating contaminated food

Examples

After the picnic, three people complained of food poisoning.

Food poisoning is often caused by improperly stored meat.

If you suspect food poisoning, see a doctor immediately.

Band 8 sentence

After the holiday buffet, several guests suffered food poisoning and needed medical treatment.

Collocations

  • suffer from food poisoning
  • cause food poisoning
  • symptoms of food poisoning

Word family

food poisoning noun

Common mistakes

a food poisoningfood poisoning / a case of food poisoning

Say it for a higher band

5get sick from food6have food illness7+food poisoning

Synonyms

foodborne illness

Easily confused

food intolerance

She realized she had a food intolerance after experiencing stomach pain whenever she drank milk.

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