Within two hours of eating, Erik developed the following symptoms: sudden onset of severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. Which microbial pathogen is likely to have caused Erik's symptoms?
a. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
b. Clostridium botulinum
c. Campylobacter jejuni
d. Shigella bacteria
e. Listeria monocytogenes
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Food-related illnesses caused by Clostridium perfringens can be prevented by ____
A) thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables B) pasteurization of milk C) ?ensuring that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked D) keeping hot foods at or above 140°F
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