Which is true regarding a food-borne intoxication?
A. a food-borne intoxication is caused by consuming food contaminated with a virus
B. a food-borne intoxication is caused by consuming water contaminated with bacteria
C. A foodborne intoxication is caused by consuming a food contaminated with a toxin produced by a pathogen
D. Foodborne intoxications only occur when large numbers of microorganisms are present in the food
Answer: C. A foodborne intoxication is caused by consuming a food contaminated with a toxin produced by a pathogen
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