HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A disease carried or transmitted to people by food containing harmful substances.
A
Foodborne illness
B
Pathogens
C
Sanitation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Foodborne infection is caused by eating food contaminated with microorganisms and once in the body, the organisms continue to reproduce and cause illness. Bacteria causing infections include Salmonellosis and Listeriosis. Viruses include Hepatitis A, and norovirus. Parasites include Trichinella and Anisakis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Foodborne illness (sometimes called “foodborne disease, ‘’ “foodborne infection, ‘’ or “food poisoning) is a common day, costly-yet preventable-public health problem. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Improper hot/cold holding temperatures of potentially hazardous food. Improper cooking temperatures of food. Dirty and/or contaminated utensils and equipment. Poor employee health and hygiene. Food from unsafe sources.

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