Coughing and sneezing on foods,or exposing them to infected cuts or sores allows __________ to contaminate the food.

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Staphylococcus aureus is commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. When infected individuals cough, sneeze or expose their cuts or sores to food, S. aureus may contaminate it and cause food poisoning. Vibrio cholerae is a bacterium that causes cholera, a disease typically spread through contaminated water. Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces a toxin that can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus and usually spreads through contaminated food or water.

Coughing and Sneezing on Foods,or Exposing Them to Infected Cuts