Food poisoning

Part of: Food hygiene

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If you think you have food poisoning, visit your GP. They will carry out lab tests to find out what caused the symptoms.

Without lab test results, the Council is limited to what action it can take.

What we investigate

We investigate food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses, which are notifiable. Notifiable diseases may include:

  • Salmonella
  • E.Coli
  • Cryptosporidium
  • Campylobacter
  • Giardia

Report food poisoning

You report food poisoning from a Trafford premises to Environmental Health. An environmental health officer may visit the premises and decide if action is required.

Please include a telephone number in your report, in case we need to contact you for more information. 

Symptoms and causes of food poisoning

You can find more information about food poisoning on the NHS website.