FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food and affects a large number of Australians every year. Food can be contaminated when it is handled, stored or prepared incorrectly. Some foods have a higher risk of causing food poisoning, and some people are more at risk of getting food poisoning than others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food contaminated with food poisoning bacteria would look and taste normal in most cases. This is why food poisoning is hard to avoid, especially if you’re eating out. If you have visibly spoiled food, please throw it away immediately and don’t eat it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Foodborne illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses. Most foodborne diseases are infections caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within hours or several days of eating the food. Most people have mild illness and get better without treatment.