Food Borne Illness

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

Bacteria
1-Staphylococcus aureus – from improperly stored foods, especially dairy and meats.
2- Salmonella – from raw eggs, poultry, meat, and unpasteurized milk.
3- Escherichia coli (E. coli):E.coli shiga toxin producing: O157:H7 – from undercooked beef, contaminated produce.
4-Shigella
5- Listeria monocytogenes – from deli meats, unpasteurized dairy, soft cheeses.
6-Campylobacter jejuni – from undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water.
7-Clostridium perfringens – from cooked meat and poultry left at unsafe temperatures.
8- Clostridium botulinum – from improperly canned foods, causing botulism.
9-Bacillus Ceres

Question 2

Causes

Answer 2

Viruses

1. Norovirus – from contaminated food, water, or surfaces (very contagious).
2. Hepatitis A – from contaminated water, shellfish, or poor hand hygiene.

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

Parasites

1. Giardia lamblia – from contaminated water or food.
2. Toxoplasma gondii – from undercooked meat or contaminated produce.
3. Trichinella spiralis – from undercooked pork or wild game