Food safety is a concern presented by a group of adults attending the community health clinic. The participants tell the nurse that they have seen a lot of reports on television about Escherichia coli and how dangerous it can be
When asked where the bacteria come from, which one of the following does the nurse identify as a potential source of E. coli? a. Sausage
b. Soft cheeses
c. Milk products
d. Ground beef
D
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A Sausage is a potential source of Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism. It is not a potential source of E. coli.
B Soft cheeses are a potential source of Listeria spp., which cause listeriosis. They are not a potential source of E. coli.
C Milk products are a potential source of Shigella spp., which cause shigellosis. They are not a potential source of E. coli.
D E. coli poisoning may be caused by eating undercooked meat, such as ground beef.
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