Food poisoning can trigger long-term health problems

I've had food poisoning a few times in my life, and the experience is not something I'd ever want to repeat. From undercooked meat to bacteria-ridden vegetables, food poisoning cases happen every single day around the world.

But, once you're over it, do any of the effects of food poisoning stay with you long afterward? According to scientists, they indeed do. In fact, contracting E.coli can lead to health problems months or years after battling with the bacteria.

The scientists did localize their findings on severe cases of E.Coli in children who otherwise survive their fight with the food poisoning bacteria only to have serious health problems later. Kidney problems, high blood pressure and ever kidney failure were referenced as possible future health problems.

Although the U.S. has about 76 million cases of food poisoning per year, these serious health effects are said to comprise a small minority of those cases. Still, a small amount could mean a million cases (or more). With last year's rash of food recalls, one has to wonder if these health problems will become worse in the near future.