Foodborne Illness: Introduction

Foodborne Illness: Introduction - Zosi Learning

English (EN-US), Spanish (ES-MX), Francais (FR-FR), Deutsch (DE-DE), Francais (FR-CA)

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Foodborne illness occurs when food is consumed that is contaminated with dangerous microorganisms. This course provides examples of common viruses and bacteria that can cause a foodborne illness, and the symptoms to expect when sick. It also covers when to report an illness to help prevent it from spreading to other people.

Learning Objectives

Understand that a foodborne illness can spread and make you sick.
Identify common viruses that can cause a foodborne illness.
Recognize some risks of bacteria to people and the food you handle.
Identify an action to take to help prevent the spread of a foodborne illness.
Describe what to do if you may have been be exposed to an illness.
Understand your company’s food safety sickness policy and the requirements for returning to work after an illness.