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Food poisoning is a common infection that can happen to anyone. It's especially common in children, who are often more likely to get sick from food than adults. But food poisoning is not a mild illness. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In some cases, it can be serious, even life-threatening.

Food poisoning can be caused by a wide variety of things, from bacteria to viruses. But the most common source of food poisoning in children is bacteria. Bacteria can grow very quickly in warm, moist environments. This is why food poisoning often happens after someone eats something that's been left out at room temperature for a long time.

There are many types of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The most common is Salmonella. Other bacteria that can cause food poisoning in children include Escherichia coli (E. coli), Shigella, and Campylobacter.

Most food poisoning in children is caused by bacteria. But there are also a few viruses that can cause food poisoning in children.