What are the Pathogens of Foodborne Illnesses?

What are the Pathogens of Foodborne Illnesses?

There are many pathogens of foodborne illnesses. A pathogen is a germ, which causes illness or disease. Not all pathogens of foodborne illnesses are known. Unknown agents cause 60% of food related illnesses. The other 40% are caused by one of the known 250 bacteria, viruses and toxins.

Foodborne Pathogens include:

  • Bacillus Cereus
  • Botulism
  • Campylobacter
  • Cholera
  • E. Coli
  • Fish Poisoning
  • Listeria
  • Mushroom Poisoning
  • Norovirus
  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
  • Staph Aureus
  • Yersinia

Many different people may be responsible for the food contamination, which is caused by these pathogens. Those responsible may include food producers, food manufacturers, food retailers (ex: grocery stores), restaurants and other places were food is prepared, stored, sold or served.

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