FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOODBORNE ILLNESSES AND OUTBREAKS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Dust
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Bacteria
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Raw food
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -According to CDC estimates, the most common foodborne illnesses are caused by norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus.
Detailed explanation-2: -They list “The Big 6” pathogens (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) as being highly infectious, able to cause severe disease in small quantities, and each will be featured individually in this series of articles.
Detailed explanation-3: -Foodborne illness (food poisoning) is caused by consuming contaminated food, beverages, or water and can be a variety of bacteria, parasites, viruses and/or toxins. Many of these pathogens can be acquired through more than just food, beverages, or water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Campylobacter is a species of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the US. Most cases of foodborne illness caused by Campylobacter are sporadic, and not part of outbreaks.