Foodborne illness or "food poisoning" is often categorized as either food infection or food intoxication. Food intoxication is caused by:
1. Toxins produced by bacterial growth and chemical contaminants
2. Bacterial, viral, or parasitic invasion of food
3. Overcooking of meat and produce
4. Adding too many spices or ingredients to food
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Food intoxication is caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic invasion of food.
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