FOODSAFE Level 1 Practice Test · Question
Which microorganism produces toxins that are not destroyed by cooking and can cause severe foodborne illness?
Staphylococcus aureus produces toxins that are heat-stable, meaning cooking does not eliminate the risk once the toxins have formed.
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Question: Which microorganism produces toxins that are not destroyed by cooking and can cause severe foodborne illness?
Answer options:
- Salmonella ✅ Staphylococcus aureus
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Campylobacter jejuni
Correct answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Explanation: Staphylococcus aureus produces toxins that are heat-stable, meaning cooking does not eliminate the risk once the toxins have formed.
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