FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Maybe
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Sometimes
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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: -Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another. Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing foodborne illness.
Detailed explanation-3: -Contamination of Food by Animal Waste Meat and poultry may become contaminated during slaughter by small amounts of intestinal contents. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be contaminated if they are washed with water that is contaminated by animal manure or human sewage.