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Foodborne illnesses: Causes, Common Sources and Symptoms

What are Foodborne Illnesses? Foodborne illness (or disease) is any illness resulting from consuming contaminated food or beverages. The contamination occurs from pathogenic bacteria, parasites, viruses, toxins (mycotoxins, enterotoxins, or […]

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What is a foodborne outbreak?

Confirmed foodborne outbreaks A confirmed foodborne outbreak is defined as a foodborne illness incident where two or more individuals encounter a similar sickness after consuming the same food, meal or […]