Foodborne Hazards and Human Health

These flashcards cover key concepts related to foodborne hazards, illnesses, and the impact of chemicals used in food production.

Foodborne illness can result from the use of __ in food production.

chemicals

The symptoms of foodborne illness can include diarrhea, __, and vomiting.

abdominal cramping

A serious condition caused by nitrites in water is __, which affects young infants.

methemoglobinemia

Pesticide meant specifically to kill pests is called a __.

pesticide

DDT and chlordane are examples of __ insecticides that are banned in many countries.

organochlorine

The herbicide that kills all plants is known as __ herbicide.

non-selective

Infectious disease transmission by parasites can occur through contact with __.

excrements

The bacterium __ is commonly associated with poultry and eggs, leading to salmonellosis.

Salmonella

An example of foodborne illness caused by Clostridium botulinum is __.

botulism

Listeria monocytogenes is resistant to low temperatures, allowing it to survive in the __.

refrigerator

Symptoms of shellfish-associated toxins can include neurological symptoms like __ and memory loss.

numbness

The main causes for the rapid acceleration of obesity in Western society include excessive nutrient intake and __ lifestyle.

sedentary

High blood sugar resulting from insulin resistance is known as __ diabetes.

Type 2

The first government-approved genetically engineered food was the __ tomato.

Flavr Savr

One risk associated with genetically modified foods is the potential for __ reactions.

allergic

Food recalls can be caused by the presence of __ in food products.

pathogens