Foodborne Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Why is surveillance and investigation important for controlling foodborne illnesses?
A
Having surveillance systems in place can slow their spread & prevent larger outbreaks
2
Q
Give an example of a monitoring program from the US and/or globally
A
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), PulseNet, FoodNet
3
Q
Name three potential sources of microbial contamination of crop plants
A
Bioaersol, insect vector/manure, contaminated seeds
