Onset time in foodborne hazards refers to the duration between the ingestion of contaminated food and the appearance of symptoms related to foodborne illness. This period can vary significantly depending on the type of pathogen or toxin involved, ranging from a few hours to several days. Understanding onset time is crucial for diagnosing and managing foodborne illnesses, as it helps identify the source of contamination and implement appropriate interventions.
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Cold food should be served at or below 41 hot food should be at or above 135
Yes. Food borne illness can be a major problem , especially if it spreads. One time at a Burger KIng near where I live, a food borne illness came out and it spread all over the town. Then Burger KIng was shut down for health issues, and reopened again afterwards.
The onset of fever is the time when the fever begins.
Yes.
What time it happens.
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Hazard, Kentucky is in the Eastern time zone.
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In the food industry, this is called 'temperature abuse'. It can lead to outgrowth of harmful bacteria, increase the rate at which food spoil and cause food quality issues.
Food borne outbreaks have been happening for a long time and most food borne illnesses still go unreported. But with advances in technology and tracking, what were once considered isolation cases are now being found to have connections and can be traced back to common sources. It is more likely that the reporting has improved rather than the relative number of cases have increased.
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