Question

The microorganisms which causes food poisoning is? *​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bacteria and viruses are the most common cause of food poisoning. The symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary, depending on which bacteria or virus has contaminated the food.

Answer 2

Answer:

Name of bacterium Original source Time to develop

Bacillus cereus        /            soil               /             1–5 hours

Campylobacter jejuni  / raw meat and poultry  / 3–5 days of eating infected  food

Clostridium botulinum (very rare)  / soil           /            1–7 days

Clostridium perfringens     / the environment    /      8–24 hours