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a food - borne illness infection results from eating:
possible answers:
a) toxins that are present in the food
b) moulds that grow on cheeses
c) food that contains living harmful microorganisms

Explanation:

Food - borne illness infection occurs when harmful living microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, etc.) in food enter the body and cause an infection. Toxins in food (Option A) cause food - borne intoxication, not infection. Moulds on cheeses (Option B) are not the typical cause of a food - borne illness infection as described.

Answer:

C. Food that contains living harmful microorganisms