FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -Salmonella can cause salmonellosis and typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever. Botulism is most often caused by Clostridium botulinum. Some other germs that cause foodborne illness include Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, hepatitis A virus, Shigella, and Yersinia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria is present in all food. The trick is to kill the bacteria or keep the amount of bacteria so low that it won’t make you sick. 1.2: How Food Makes You Sick Raw food such as meats, fruits and vegetables, and dairy products can be contaminated with bacteria when you buy them at the grocery store.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some foods are more associated with foodborne illnesses and food poisoning than others. They can carry harmful germs that can make you very sick if the food is contaminated.