What food poisoning is the fastest acting?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the fastest food poisoning to cause symptoms is often caused by preformed bacterial toxins. This rapid onset, sometimes occurring in as little as 30 minutes, is most commonly associated with Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) food poisoning. While the quickest-acting, it is typically less severe and resolves relatively quickly compared to other foodborne illnesses.
