Food-borne illness-causing microbes thrive under certain environmental conditions. Food-borne illness risk is increased with all of the following EXCEPT a _________blank.

Question

Multiple Choice
protein-rich nutrient profile
slightly basic pH
moist environment
warm temperature

Answer 1

Food-borne illness-causing microbes thrive under certain environmental conditions, and the risk is increased with all of the following EXCEPT a slightly basic pH.

While protein-rich foods, moist environments, and warm temperatures are conducive to the growth of many pathogens, a slightly basic pH does not typically favor the growth of all food-borne pathogens, as many thrive best in a neutral to slightly acidic environment.