FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOODBORNE ILLNESSES AND OUTBREAKS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Foodborne illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses. Most foodborne diseases are infections caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Detailed explanation-2: -Foodborne illness, commonly referred to as food poisoning, results from eating food contaminated with bacteria (or their toxins) or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. The illnesses range from upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration.
Detailed explanation-3: -Intoxication: occurs from eating a food that contains a toxin produced by bacteria. An example of food intoxication is Clostridium botulinum poisoning. Intoxification: occurs when live bacterial cells are ingested which then produce toxins in the body. An example of food intoxification is Clostridium perfringens.