Which is incorrect about Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication?
A)Food becomes contaminated by a human carrier.
B)Common associated foods include custards, ham, cream pastries, processed meats.
C)After contamination, food must be left unrefrigerated for a few hours.
D)Ingestion of the pathogen allows it to multiply and damage the GI tract lining.
E)Symptoms come on quickly, and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

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Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication is caused by ingesting enterotoxins produced by the bacteria when it multiplies in contaminated food, not by the bacteria itself multiplying and damaging the GI tract lining after ingestion.

Which Is Incorrect About Staphylococcus Aureus Food Intoxication