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Which foodborne pathogen is found in improperly canned or fermented foods?
Which foodborne pathogen is found in improperly canned or fermented foods?
Norovirus is a foodborne pathogen found in contaminated food and water.
Norovirus is a foodborne pathogen found in contaminated food and water.
True
What type of food poisoning does Listeria cause?
What type of food poisoning does Listeria cause?
listeriosis
_____ is a foodborne pathogen found in undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated water, causing urinary tract infections and food poisoning.
_____ is a foodborne pathogen found in undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated water, causing urinary tract infections and food poisoning.
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Match the following sources of foodborne pathogens with their examples:
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Foodborne Pathogens
Definition
Foodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause illness in humans through the consumption of contaminated food.
Types of Foodborne Pathogens
Bacteria
- Salmonella: Found in poultry, eggs, and raw meat; causes salmonellosis, a type of food poisoning
- Escherichia coli (E. coli): Found in undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated water; causes urinary tract infections and food poisoning
- Campylobacter: Found in poultry, raw milk, and contaminated water; causes campylobacteriosis, a type of food poisoning
- Listeria: Found in soft cheeses, hot dogs, and deli meats; causes listeriosis, a type of food poisoning
- Clostridium botulinum: Found in improperly canned or fermented foods; causes botulism, a type of food poisoning
Viruses
- Norovirus: Found in contaminated food and water; causes norovirus infection, a type of food poisoning
- Hepatitis A: Found in contaminated food and water; causes hepatitis A, a type of liver infection
Parasites
- Giardia: Found in contaminated water and raw meat; causes giardiasis, a type of intestinal infection
- Cryptosporidium: Found in contaminated water and raw meat; causes cryptosporidiosis, a type of intestinal infection
Sources of Foodborne Pathogens
- Animal sources: Undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products
- Environmental sources: Contaminated water, soil, and air
- Human sources: Poor hygiene, handling, and preparation of food
- Food processing and handling: Improper storage, handling, and preparation of food
Factors Contributing to Foodborne Illness
- Temperature abuse: Inadequate refrigeration, storage, and cooking of food
- Cross-contamination: Transfer of pathogens from one food or surface to another
- Poor personal hygiene: Failure to wash hands, utensils, and equipment
- Inadequate cooking: Undercooking or raw consumption of food
Prevention and Control Measures
- Proper food handling and storage: Refrigeration, freezing, and proper storage of food
- Cooking and reheating: Adequate cooking and reheating of food to kill pathogens
- Personal hygiene: Washing hands, utensils, and equipment regularly
- Food safety regulations: Adherence to regulations and guidelines for food handling and preparation
Foodborne Pathogens
Definition
- Foodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause illness in humans through consuming contaminated food.
Types of Foodborne Pathogens
Bacteria
- Salmonella: Found in poultry, eggs, and raw meat, causing salmonellosis.
- Escherichia coli (E.coli): Found in undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated water, causing urinary tract infections and food poisoning.
- Campylobacter: Found in poultry, raw milk, and contaminated water, causing campylobacteriosis.
- Listeria: Found in soft cheeses, hot dogs, and deli meats, causing listeriosis.
- Clostridium botulinum: Found in improperly canned or fermented foods, causing botulism.
Viruses
- Norovirus: Found in contaminated food and water, causing norovirus infection.
- Hepatitis A: Found in contaminated food and water, causing hepatitis A.
Parasites
- Giardia: Found in contaminated water and raw meat, causing giardiasis.
- Cryptosporidium: Found in contaminated water and raw meat, causing cryptosporidiosis.
Sources of Foodborne Pathogens
- Animal sources: Undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
- Environmental sources: Contaminated water, soil, and air.
- Human sources: Poor hygiene, handling, and preparation of food.
- Food processing and handling: Improper storage, handling, and preparation of food.
Factors Contributing to Foodborne Illness
- Temperature abuse: Inadequate refrigeration, storage, and cooking of food.
- Cross-contamination: Transfer of pathogens from one food or surface to another.
- Poor personal hygiene: Failure to wash hands, utensils, and equipment.
- Inadequate cooking: Undercooking or raw consumption of food.
Prevention and Control Measures
- Proper food handling and storage: Refrigeration, freezing, and proper storage of food.
- Cooking and reheating: Adequate cooking and reheating of food to kill pathogens.
- Personal hygiene: Washing hands, utensils, and equipment regularly.
- Food safety regulations: Adherence to regulations and guidelines for food handling and preparation.
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Learn about the different types of microorganisms that can cause food poisoning and illness through contaminated food. Understand the sources and effects of pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter.
