Question

1. the leading bacterial cause of foodborne illness in the u.s. is _________.

salmonella
norovirus
staphylococcus aureus
e. coli

1. the most common parasite that causes foodborne illness in the u.s. is _________.

norovirus
staphylococcus aureus
hepatitis
toxoplasma gondii

Explanation:

Salmonella is a common bacterial cause of food - borne illness in the U.S. Norovirus is a virus, not a bacterium. Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli are also causes but Salmonella is a leading one. For the parasite question, Toxoplasma gondii is a common parasite causing food - borne illness in the U.S. Norovirus is a virus, Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium, and Hepatitis is a viral disease.

Answer:

1. A. Salmonella
2. D. Toxoplasma gondii