The 2011 foodborne illness outbreak involving tainted cantaloupe was caused by _____ contamination.

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The 2011 foodborne illness outbreak involving tainted cantaloupe was caused by Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This outbreak resulted in 147 illnesses and 33 deaths across 28 states in the U.S. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria found in soil and water, and can contaminate produce such as cantaloupe if proper food safety practices are not followed during growing, harvesting, and processing.

The 2011 Foodborne Illness Outbreak Involving Tainted Cantaloupe Was Caused