Question

true or false: when potentially hazardous/high - risk foods are temperature abused, bacterial spores within the food can produce toxin. when this toxin is ingested it can cause food - borne illness. true false

Explanation:

When potentially hazardous/high - risk foods are temperature - abused (left in the temperature danger zone, usually \(5 - 60^{\circ}C\)), bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens (which forms spores) can grow. These bacteria can produce toxins. When these toxins are ingested, they can cause food - borne illness. For example, Clostridium perfringens toxin can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Answer:

True