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What is a foodborne hazard Quizlet?

Foodborne hazards are biological, chemical, or physical Microorganism (or microbe) a very small (micro) life form (organism), including bacteria, viruses, molds, yeasts, and some parasites Organism an independent life form Parasite a life form (organism) that lives on another life form When is it that hazard is existent to consumers

What are the top two pathogens responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks?

Norovirus and Salmonella are the top two pathogens responsible for foodborne illness and outbreaks. which organisms cause the most hospitalizations? why is reducing salmonella infection difficult?

What is a foodborne illness?

What is a foodborne illness anything that could do harm consumers by causing illness, injury, or discomfort 3 types of hazard for food physical, biological, chemical Examples of biological bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, naturally occurring poisons, mycotoxins Examples of chemical

How many people get sick from foodborne diseases each year?

CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases.

Which bacteria are responsible for the most foodborne illnesses that result in hospitalization and death?

responsible for many foodborne illnesses. Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for the most foodborne illnesses that result in hospitalization and death

What is foodborne hazard?

anything that could cause harm to the consumer. Foodborne hazards are biological, chemical, or physical

What invades the cells of a living host?

viruses invade the cells of a living host

Can bacteria travel on their own?

spread bacteria from one food to another - but they can't travel far on their own

Which two pathogens are responsible for foodborne illness and outbreaks?

Norovirus and Salmonella are the top two pathogens responsible for foodborne illness and outbreaks.

How much of foodborne illness is caused by outbreaks?

Outbreaks contribute only a small proportion (less than 5 percent) of lab-confirmed foodborne illnesses.

What is it called when two people get the same illness?

Outbreaks contribute only a small proportion (less than 5 percent) of lab-confirmed foodborne illnesses. A foodborne outbreak occurs when two or more people get the same illness after eating the same food.

Why do outbreaks occur?

Many outbreaks result from food being contaminated when it is prepared or served by a food worker with improperly washed hands.

Where to report suspected outbreaks?

Report suspected outbreaks to your local health department.

Who should be careful when preparing food?

Be especially careful preparing food for children, pregnant women, those in poor health, and older adults.

Can foodborne diseases be identified?

Many foodborne infections are not identified by routine laboratory procedures and require specialized, experimental, and/or expensive tests that are not generally available.