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Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.

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Responses:

toxicants

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods.

neurotoxin

a poisonous toxin produced by molds.

heavy metals

agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts.

foodborne illness

any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight.

aflatoxin

a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes.

contaminants

compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine.

food intoxication

illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical.

foodborne infection

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system.

cross-contamination

illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues.

enterotoxin

illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance.

organic halogens

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another.

Premises:

toxicants

neurotoxin

heavy metals

foodborne illness

aflatoxin

contaminants

food intoxication

foodborne infection

cross-contamination

enterotoxin

organic halogens

Responses:

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods.

a poisonous toxin produced by molds.

agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts.

any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight.

a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes.

compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine.

illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical.

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system.

illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues.

illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance.

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another.

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

toxicants

neurotoxin

heavy metals

foodborne illness

aflatoxin

contaminants

food intoxication

foodborne infection

cross-contamination

enterotoxin

organic halogens

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