Question

Which of the following are five top documented reasons for food-borne illness outbreak?


purchasing food from unsafe sources

poor personal hygiene

failing to cook food adequately

holding food at incorrect temperatures

lack of a crisis management plan

unsafe electrical wiring

contaminated equipment

Answer 1

Answer:

Prevention (CDC) have identified the top 5 factors contributing to foodborne illnesses:

Poor Personal Hygiene. Poor personal hygiene practices serve as the leading cause of foodborne illnesses. ...

Improper Holding Temperatures. ...

Improper Cooking Temperatures. ...

Food from Unsafe Sources. ...

Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination.

Explanation:

1) purchasing food from unsafe sources

2) poor personal hygiene

3) holding food at incorrect temperatures

4) contaminated equipment