Question

Food-borne illnesses can occur when pathogenic microbes in food release toxins that are consumed along with the food.


Group startsTrue or False

Answer 1

True. Food-borne illnesses can occur when pathogenic microbes in food release toxins that can lead to illness when consumed. These pathogens can include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and the toxins they produce can cause a range of symptoms affecting the gastrointestinal system and beyond.