FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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To be considered a “foodborne illness outbreak” 4 or more people must have the same illness after eating at the same restaurant.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -WHAT IS A FOODBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAK? A foodborne disease outbreak is defined as two or more illnesses caused by the same germ (e.g., a toxin, virus or bacteria) which are linked to eating the same food.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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