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Chapter 13, Problem 1TF
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To explain: Whether the statement “The most common type of virus that cause foodborne illness is Salmonella” is true or false.

Concept introduction: Foodborne illness is the type of sickness that is mainly caused by the consumptions of contaminated food or beverages. Foodborne is also known as food poisoning.

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Answer to Problem 1TF

Correct answer: The statement is false.

Explanation of Solution

Foodborne illness is mainly caused by the pathogens including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Salmonella is not a virus, it is a bacterium. The most common virus that causes foodborne illness is the norovirus. Norovirus mainly causes the gastroenteritis disease which is the stomach flu disease.

Hence, the statement is false.

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