Growth of Pathogens in a Food Generally Does Not Result

question 53

Multiple Choice

Growth of pathogens in a food generally does not result in perceptible changes in the quality of the food but the ingestion of this food can result in

• A) spoilage.
• B) foodborne illness.
• C) aging.
• D) toxin infection.

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