FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The risks of eating runny eggs There are risks to eating runny eggs-namely, salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that can make its way into food or water, and when it does, it can cause all sorts of unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, fever, chills and in some cases even more severe symptoms.
Detailed explanation-2: -While egg yolks are high in cholesterol and are a major source of dietary cholesterol, it is saturated fatty acids that have a greater effect on our blood cholesterol levels and, therefore, heart disease risk.
Detailed explanation-3: -Egg safety Some eggs may be contaminated with bacteria, which can cause serious food poisoning (diarrhoea and vomiting). Be careful with raw eggs and avoid food containing raw eggs, including homemade mayonnaise, raw cake mix and biscuit dough, and some health shakes which use raw egg.