Question

1. most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the united states, and the most common cause of foodborne deaths. responsible for 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness a year. sources: raw and undercooked eggs, undercooked poultry and meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized dairy products. (1 point)

salmonella
staphylococcus aureus
shigella
vibrio vulnificus
toxoplasma gondii

1. causes listeriosis, a serious disease for pregnant women, newborns, and adults with a weakened immune system. sources: unpasteurized dairy products, including soft cheeses; sliced deli meats; smoked fish; hot dogs; pate; and deli - prepared salads (i.e. egg, ham, seafood, and chicken salads). (1 point)

campylobacter
e. coli 0157:h7
norovirus
clostridium botulinum
listeria monocytogenes

1. result of ingesting a toxin produced by pathogenic microorganisms existing in the food (1 point)

spoilage
food infection
foodborne illness
food intoxication

Explanation:

1. For question 4: Salmonella is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the US, linked to 1.4 million annual foodborne cases and common foodborne deaths, with sources including raw/undercooked eggs, poultry, produce, and unpasteurized dairy.
2. For question 5: Listeria Monocytogenes is the pathogen that causes listeriosis, which poses severe risks to pregnant people, newborns, and immunocompromised adults, with the listed food sources matching its transmission routes.
3. For question 6: Food intoxication is defined as illness caused by ingesting pre-formed toxins from pathogens present in food, distinct from infection (invasion of pathogens) or spoilage (non-toxic food breakdown).

Answer:

1. Salmonella
2. Listeria Monocytogenes
3. Food Intoxication