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Foodborne illness is most commonly caused by pathogens such as bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria), viruses (e.g., Norovirus), and parasites. These contaminants can enter food through improper handling, cooking, or storage practices. Additionally, cross-contamination and consuming raw or undercooked foods significantly increase the risk of infection. Poor hygiene among food handlers can also contribute to the spread of these pathogens.
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Which type of hazard is the most common cause of foodborne illness?
Biological hazards cause the most foodborne illnesses.
What must most bacteria that cause foodborne illness have?
Bacteria that cause foodborne illness must have moisture, certain nutrients, time to grow, and the proper temperature to multiply. Salts and sugars can inhibit bacterial growth by tying up the water they need to live.
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.
When food such as potato salad or tuna salad causes a foodborne illness the most likely reason is?
It could be eggs that have been added to the salads, because eggs can go bad quickly.
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with what type of poisioning?
I am pretty sure that it is most likely connected with Botulism
What is the difference between foodborne microorganisms and food poisoning microorganisms?
All micro-organisms are no food poisoning micro-organisms,but all food poisoning micro-organisms are a category of micro-organisms. Food poisoning micro-organisms are harmful for a person but all micro-organisms are not harmful for example lacto-bacallius is a micro-organisms which is present in curd(yogurt) causes no food-poisoning whereas The microorganism salmonella bacteria, causes an infectious illness and can be passed on to another person and causes food poisoning.
Can viruses cause foodborne illness?
No, a virus needs a living organism to survive. It actually binds to the cells in the body, and changes them into virus cells. That's why you can't take antibiotics to treat a virus, because the virus is inside of your cells. You can't very well just kill all of your own cells.
Who has the greatest risk to get foodborne illnesses?
The people at greatest risk for getting a foodborne illness areimmunocompromised peoplethe very young, andthe elderly
Which word most likely has to do with an illness of the joints in the body?
Arthritis
Which word most likely has to do with an illness of the joint in the body?
Arthritis
How long can you safely keep food in the refrigerator?
You can safely keep most food in the refrigerator for 3-4 days before it should be thrown out to prevent foodborne illness.
Which of the following is most commonly associated with food-borne illnesses?
According to the 2011 numbers compiled by the Center for Disease Control, Norovirus caused the largest number of foodborne illness cases. Salmonella caused the largest number of hospitalizations.
