Later in the evening, after attending a family reunion, several family members went to the emergency department after experiencing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramping.When questioned about the food at the family reunion, the menu included fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, deviled eggs, éclairs, and cheesecake.The symptoms appeared about 4 hours after they ate.What is the most probable explanation for these symptoms?

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Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins, most commonly A and D, have been identified and associated with gastrointestinal disturbances.Foods that are often incriminated in staphylococcal food poisoning include salads, especially those containing mayonnaise and eggs, meat or eggs, meat products, poultry, egg products, bakery products with cream fillings, sandwich fillings, and dairy products.Symptoms appear rapidly, approximately 2 to 8 hours after ingestion of the food and resolve within 24 to 48 hours.Although no fever is associated with this condition, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramping are common.

Later in the Evening, After Attending a Family Reunion, Several