FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOODBORNE ILLNESSES AND OUTBREAKS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many foodborne diseases may lead to long-lasting disability and death.
Detailed explanation-2: -CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) gets sick, 128, 000 are hospitalized, and 3, 000 die of foodborne diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128, 000 are hospitalized, and 3, 000 die.
Detailed explanation-5: -Norovirus caused the most illnesses. Although norovirus usually causes a mild illness, norovirus is a leading cause of foodborne deaths because it affects so many people.