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Yes, it is considered to be a disease. Anything that is out of balance in the body is considered a disease, or pathological condition.
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What is an example of a disease that is not a type of foodborne disease?
Influenza is not a foodborne illness.
Is A foodborne illness a disease that is transmitted to people by food?
Yes, a foodborne illness is a disease or illness that is transmitted to people by food that has been contaminated. Food can be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites.
What food groups are major sources of foodborne illness?
Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease and colloquially referred to as food poisoning) is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food. Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. There is a general consensus in the public health community that regular hand-washing is one of the most effective defenses against the spread of foodborne illness. The action of monitoring food to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness is known as food safety. Foodborne disease can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. For foodborne illness caused by chemicals such as pesticides or medicines in food and naturally toxic substances like poisonous mushrooms or reef fish.
What is food-borne illness?
a disese that can kill
What is the population of STOP Foodborne Illness?
The population of STOP Foodborne Illness is 5.
A foodborne illness is a disease that is transmitted to people by food?
A food borne illness is an illness that can only be contracted when you eat it. Some meats have things in them that can make you sick if you do not cook them thoroughly, this is a food borne illness.
What is food born infection?
foodborne illness
What is foodborne illness is associated with eggs?
salmonella
Jaundice is a symptom of what foodborne illness?
Hepatitis A
What are the symptoms of foodborne illness?
Vomiting, upset stomach.
What are symptoms of foodborne illness?
Vomiting, upset stomach.
Which type of hazard is the most common cause of foodborne illness?
Biological hazards cause the most foodborne illnesses.
