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What are the common symptoms of foodborne illness?
What are the common symptoms of foodborne illness?
- Rash and itching
- Vomiting, fever, and aches (correct)
- Dizziness and fatigue
- Coughing and sneezing
What can cause foodborne illness?
What can cause foodborne illness?
- Artificial sweeteners
- Food coloring additives
- Excessive salt in food
- Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites (correct)
Why can bouts of vomiting be repeated with an extended delay in between during foodborne illness?
Why can bouts of vomiting be repeated with an extended delay in between during foodborne illness?
- Because infected food remains in the stomach for a long time
- Microbes can pass through the stomach into the intestine and multiply (correct)
- Due to allergic reactions to contaminated food
- Due to psychological factors
What is a possible source of toxins causing foodborne illness?
What is a possible source of toxins causing foodborne illness?
Why may symptoms of foodborne illness not manifest for hours to days?
Why may symptoms of foodborne illness not manifest for hours to days?