Pathogen {Ans: Harmful microorganism, Makes people sick wheneaten or produces toxinsthat cause illness}Foodborne-illness outbreak {Ans: An incident in which two or more people experience the same illness symptoms after eating the same food. An investigation is conducted by the state and local regulatory authorities, and the outbreak is confirmed by a laboratory analysis.}Contamination {Ans: Presence of harmful substances in food. Some food safety hazards occur naturally, while others are introduced by humans or the environment.}What are the potential costs associated with foodborne-illness outbreaks? {Ans: Loss of guests and sales, Loss of reputation, Negative media exposure, Lawsuits and legal fees, Increased insurance premiums, Lowered staff morale, Staff absenteeism, Staff retraining, Closure of the operation, Human costs, such as lost work, medical costs, long-term disability, and death}Common symptoms of foodborne illness: {Ans: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Nausea, Abdominal cramps, Jaundice}Ready-to-eat food: {Ans: Any food that can be eaten without further preparation, washing, or cooking; for example, cooked food, washed fruits and vegetables (whole and cut), and deli meats. Bakery items, sugars, spices, and seasonings are also considered ready to eat.}