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Fundamental Food Microbiology, Third Edition - Fuad Fathir

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FOODBORNE INTOXICATIONS 357<br />

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7. List the types of Clo. botulinum associated with food intoxication, and describe<br />

the changes that can occur from their growth in a food high in protein and a food<br />

low in protein.<br />

8. List the toxins associated with foodborne botulism in humans and describe the<br />

mechanisms by which the toxins produce neurological symptoms.<br />

9. Discuss how a combination of several environmental parameters can be used to<br />

control growth of Clo. botulinum in a food.<br />

10. List two food groups frequently associated with botulism in the U.S. Suggest four<br />

methods to reduce the incidence.<br />

11. Explain the terms mycotoxins, mycotoxin-producing strain of Penicillium species,<br />

aflatoxin, and growth characteristics of molds.<br />

12. List five foods that directly or indirectly can be contaminated with mycotoxins.<br />

Discuss mycotoxin concerns in foods and food ingredients imported to the U.S.<br />

from other countries.

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