FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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What are the most common symptoms of a foodborne illness?
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Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and dizziness
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Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and headache
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Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and jaundice
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Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and tiredness
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Common symptoms of foodborne illness are diarrhea and/or vomiting, typically lasting 1 to 7 days. Other symptoms might include abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, joint/back aches, and fatigue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The virus is spread by consuming food or water contaminated by fecal matter or from close contact with someone who is infected. Signs and symptoms typically don’t appear until you’ve had the virus a few weeks and may include: fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
Detailed explanation-3: -Food from unsafe sources. Inadequate cooking. Improper hot/cold holding temperatures. Contaminated equipment. Poor personal hygiene.
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