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What is the cause of food poisoning?

Updated: 10/6/2023
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13y ago

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Bacteria. Specifically: Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, and Clostridium botulinum. Also a group of bacteria called Salmonella. When food is contaminated with any of these organisms and allowed to grow at room temperature they produce toxins. The exception is botulism. It usually surfaces in improperly canned foods. It grows and produces toxins anerobically. Cleanliness in food handling, thorough cooking of meats, keeping foods either hot or cold so bacteria won't grow, and following approved recipes for home canning, will help prevent food poisoning.

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commonly bacteria cause pathogenicity of food poisoning and the most dreadfull pathogen which cause food poisoning is Clostridium botulinum which cause botulinism. It is a anaerobic bacteria and is usually found in canned food. It is tempreature sensitive and usually can be killed at or more then 60oC.

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  1. Contaminated food
  • Bacteria growth
  • Mold growth
  • Viral growth

Food is not cooked enough.

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I'm pretty sure it does

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