Chapter

The Major Types of Foodborne Illness

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Food Illness

   "Foodborne illnesses are either infectious or toxic in nature. The difference depends on the agent that causes the condition. Microbes, such as bacteria, cause food infections, while toxins, such as t

2. Food Infection

   "According to the CDC, more than 250 different foodborne diseases have been identified. 1 Majority of these diseases are food infections, which means they are caused from food contaminated by microorg

3. Food Intoxication

   "Other kinds of foodborne illness are food intoxications, which are caused by natural toxins or harmful chemicals. These and other unspecified agents are major contributors to episodes of acute gastro