Question

10 out of 10
it is critically important that you intervene to prevent foodborne illness as a food service employee because:
a you might be fired if you don’t.
b it’s your responsibility to eliminate the need for hospitalization.
c people can die from foodborne illness.
d foodborne illness only happens in institutional settings.

Explanation:

Foodborne illnesses can be severe and even fatal. As a food service employee, preventing them is crucial because people can die from such illnesses. Option A focuses on personal job - related consequence (firing) which is not the most critical reason. Option B is too broad as eliminating the need for hospitalization is part of a larger picture. Option D is incorrect as foodborne illness can happen in various settings, not just institutional ones.

Answer:

C. People can die from foodborne illness.