Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) Practice Exam

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with the intoxication caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Vomiting
Fever
Diarrhea
Cramps

The correct answer is: Fever

Staphylococcus aureus is known for causing food poisoning due to the production of toxins that can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Common symptoms of Staphylococcal food poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea. When assessing the list of symptoms provided, fever is notably absent from the typical presentation of Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning. The reason fever is not commonly associated with this type of foodborne illness is that the toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus primarily trigger gastrointestinal symptoms without eliciting a significant immune response that would elevate body temperature. In contrast, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps are directly linked to the toxins irritating the stomach and intestines. Thus, identifying fever as the symptom not commonly associated with Staphylococcal food intoxication aligns with the recognized profiles of these types of foodborne illnesses.