What type of microorganisms can cause foodborne illnesses?

What type of microorganisms can cause foodborne illnesses?

Other important bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illness include:

• Bacillus cereus.
• Botulism.
• Hepatitis A.
• Shigella.
• Staphylococcus aureus (Staphylococcal [Staph] Food Poisoning)
• Vibrio Species Causing Vibriosis.

What are foodborne microorganisms?

Foodborne pathogens (e.g. viruses, bacteria, parasites) are biological agents that can cause a foodborne illness event. A foodborne disease outbreak is defined as the occurrence of two or more cases of similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food [2].

What are the four types of microorganisms that can cause foodborne illness?

They are:

• bacteria.
• viruses.
• parasites.
• protozoa.
• fungi.
• prions.

How foodborne illnesses can be controlled?

Control of foodborne diseases is based on avoidance of contaminated food, destruction of contaminants, and prevention of further spread of contaminants. Prevention is dependent upon proper cooking and storing practices, and personal hygiene of food handlers.

How do restaurants prevent foodborne illnesses?

Wash fresh vegetables and fruit well with clean water before use to remove potential contaminants from the surface. Keep raw and cooked foods separate to avoid harmful microbes from raw foods spreading to ready-to-eat foods. Use different utensils/chopping boards for raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination.

How do we prevent food contamination?

Here are some tips to help you reduce your risk of food poisoning at home.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Wash worktops, knives and utensils.
3. Wash dishcloths.
4. Use separate chopping boards.
5. Keep raw meat separate.
6. Store raw meat on the bottom shelf.
7. Cook food thoroughly.
8. Keep your fridge below 5C.