Question

what has helped to contribute to the spread of e. coli 0157:h7 in america?
a. the reduction in the value of minimum - wage salaries
b. the high consumption of fast food overseas
c. the ease and inexpensive nature of airline travel
d. the unsanitary conditions in cattle feedlots

Explanation:

E. coli O157:H7 is often associated with contaminated food, especially undercooked beef. Cattle feedlots with unsanitary conditions can lead to the contamination of beef with this bacterium.

• Option A (minimum - wage salaries) has no direct relation to E. coli spread.
• Option B (overseas fast - food consumption) is not relevant to the spread in America.
• Option C (airline travel) is not a known factor in the spread of E. coli O157:H7.

Answer:

D. The unsanitary conditions in cattle feedlots