FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?
A
Beverages
B
Produce
C
Shellfish from contaminated water
D
Undercooked ground beef
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salmonella can be found in a variety of foods, including chicken, beef, pork, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and even processed foods. Some people are more likely to get an infection and serious illness. You can take steps to prevent infection, such as following the clean, separate, cook, and chill guidelines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water can also become contaminated through contact with raw sewage. Additionally, though shellfish are not carriers of S. Typhi, they may become contaminated if harvested from beds contaminated with sewage (WHO 2001). Eating raw vegetables that have been fertilized by contaminated soil or water can also be a danger.

Detailed explanation-3: -An estimated 94% of salmonellosis is transmitted by food. Humans usually become infected by eating foods contaminated with feces from an infected animal. As a result, implicated foods are often of animal origin such as beef, poultry, milk, and eggs.

Detailed explanation-4: -These diseases are spread through sewage contamination of food or water and through person-to-person contact. People who are currently ill and people who have recovered but are still passing the bacteria in their poop (stools) can spread Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi.

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