FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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campylobacter
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listeria
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK. Undercooked meat (especially poultry) is often associated with illness, as is unpasteurised milk and untreated water. Although it does not normally grow in food, it has a low infective dose so only a few bacteria (less than 500) can cause illness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Campylobacter infection, or campylobacteriosis, is caused by Campylobacter bacteria. It is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the United States. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) indicates that about 20 cases are diagnosed each year for every 100, 000 people.
Detailed explanation-3: -Around 300, 000 human cases of Campylobacter are estimated to be acquired from food each year in the UK, out of a total of around 630, 000 cases.
Detailed explanation-4: -How campylobacter is spread. One of the main ways to get and spread campylobacter poisoning is through cross-contamination from raw chicken. For example, washing raw chicken can spread campylobacter by splashing it onto hands, work surfaces, clothing and cooking equipment.