Question

For Questions 2B, please refer to the following scenario You have just finished administering a food/drink questionnaire to ill and non-ill participants who went to summer picnic catered by Tommy's Tacos. The i individuals devel oped moderate to severe diarrhea 16 to 46 hours after the picnic. Six persons experienced vmiting. The following data were collected ATE DID NOT EAT Not ill Not ill 20 Food item Beef Tacos Black Bean Burritos Chicken Tortas Ice cream Horchata Total 70 40 Total 40 32 20 25 70 25 3B 20 20 28. (4 points) Which food item appears to be the most probable vehicle for the salmonella infection associated with the illness and why?

Answer 1

Salmonella is mainly found in food items including beef, chicken, eggs. Salmonella outbreak is associated with meat and poultry products, raw fruit and vegetables.

Transmission of salmonella is from person to person or animal to person via fecal oral route. Foodborn transmission occurs with raw and uncooked meat and poultry products. Thorough cooking of food items especially meat and poultry products are essential in preventing salmonella infestation.