FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Foodborne illness is often caused by
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Improperly packaged commercial foods
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Mayonnaise in prepared food items
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Handling practices that cause contamination of food
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Too many people working with a food
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Viruses, parasites, moulds and toxins (chemicals) can also cause foodborne illness. Foods can become contaminated when food is not handled safely. Some common mistakes include not chilling or cooking foods properly, cross-contamination of cooked with raw foods, and unclean cooking surfaces, utensils, dishes or hands.
Detailed explanation-2: -Norovirus and Food. Norovirus is a leading cause of disease from contaminated foods in the United States. Foods that are most commonly involved in foodborne norovirus outbreaks include leafy greens (such as lettuce), fresh fruits, and shellfish (such as oysters).
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