Question

The cause of food poisoning is

• A. Bacteria
• B. Virus
• C. Toxins
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Food poisoning is the condition in which there are certain substances in the food consumed that results in infection. The food contaminated with bacteria are the main sources for causing food poisoning. Overgrowth of bacteria in any type of food can result in vomiting, diarrhoea and other symptoms of poisoning. Common examples of bacteria are Salmonella, Clostridium, etc.

There are viruses which can cause food poisoning. Hepatitis and Noroviruses are common viruses which contaminate the food and results in food poisoning.

There are certain bacteria which releases enterotoxins like the Clostridium which causes effects of food poisoning.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.