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What type of food is frequently associated with Clostridium perfringens outbreaks?
Clostridium perfringens thrives in environments with little oxygen, and its spores can survive cooking. It's often found in dishes like stews or roasts that are
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Question: What type of food is frequently associated with Clostridium perfringens outbreaks?
Answer options: ✅ Large quantities of meat or poultry dishes cooked and cooled slowly.
- Raw eggs or poultry.
- Unpasteurized apple cider.
- Raw seafood.
Correct answer: Large quantities of meat or poultry dishes cooked and cooled slowly.
Explanation: Clostridium perfringens thrives in environments with little oxygen, and its spores can survive cooking. It's often found in dishes like stews or roasts that are prepared in large batches and cooled improperly.
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