The immediate, more severe symptoms may seem to disappear quickly, but you may still feel tired and stomach ache for several days after the onset of illness. In severe cases of food poisoning, patients may see blood in vomit or diarrhea. In extreme cases of Escherichia coli food poisoning, kidney failure may occur. There can be death from food poisoning, but it is rare (Lowinger 1). Like Escherichia coli, Listeria and Campylobacter can have very extreme cases that can potentially cause serious illness