Foodborne IllnessQuestion 14 of 320
Shigella is most often transmitted in food establishments through:
a.Cross-contact with allergens
b.Flies and food handlers with poor personal hygiene
c.Improper freezing of vegetables
d.Undercooked poultry
Explanation
Shigella is spread by the fecal-oral route, often through flies, contaminated water, and food handlers who do not wash hands after using the restroom. It commonly contaminates ready-to-eat foods and salads. Controlling handwashing and excluding ill staff are key, not freezing.
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