_______________, which causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, multiplies rapidly in prepared foods (e.g., beef, poultry, and gravy) left at room temperature for extended periods of time.

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The symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea are commonly associated with Clostridium perfringens food poisoning. This bacteria is known to multiply rapidly in prepared foods that are left at room temperature for extended periods of time, such as beef, poultry, and gravy. The other options listed (Clostridium botulinum, E.coli, and Salmonella) may cause food poisoning, but their symptoms and food preferences are different from those described in this question.

_______________, Which Causes Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea, Multiplies Rapidly in Prepared