Which of the following bacteria can make a person ill by foodborne infection (as opposed to foodborne intoxication)?

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Salmonella species can cause foodborne infections, which means the bacteria itself infects the person who consumes the contaminated food. The other options (Clostridium botulinum, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus) cause foodborne intoxications, meaning the bacteria produce toxins in the food that then make a person ill when consumed.

Which of the Following Bacteria Can Make a Person Ill