Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan

Exercise 3

Critical thinking is the ability to reason and solve problems using facts and concepts. These questions can be approached from a number of angles and, in most cases, they do not have a single correct answer.
Regarding food safety,
a. Explain whether there is a greater risk for E. coli O157:H7 infection when consuming a hamburger compared to consuming a steak.
b. Discuss whether or not food poisoning can still occur after consuming a reheated pot of soup known to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
c. Summarize the microbial risks associated with consuming raw seafood or shellfish today.