What Causes Ptomaine Poisoning? The Truth About an Outdated Term
                                
                                
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                                According to scientific consensus since the early 20th century, the term "ptomaine poisoning" is medically obsolete and incorrect. What causes ptomaine poisoning is not a specific substance, but rather a misidentification of the true culprits behind foodborne illnesses, namely bacteria, viruses, and their toxins.