Question

in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak, the fda provides guidance to help minimize the spread of infection. which action is not part of the fdas typical response? a. educating consumers about safe food handling practices b. encouraging consumers to consume contaminated products c. issuing alerts to notify consumers about food safety risks d. advising consumers to return contaminated items to the stores

Explanation:

The FDA's role in a foodborne illness outbreak is to protect public health. Encouraging consumption of contaminated products would spread the infection, which is against their mission. Educating on safe handling, issuing alerts, and advising to return contaminated items are all actions to reduce risk.

Answer:

B. Encouraging consumers to consume contaminated products