Question

After 67 people became ill from consuming food at a company picnic, investigators determined that the tossed green salad, the egg salad, and the chicken slices were all contaminated with Campylobacter. Invent a scenario that would explain how all three became contaminated. Enter your answer in accordance to the question statement

Answer 1

Answer:

The chefs who were preparing food for the company picnic did not know much about safe food handling and the risks of contamination. During preparation, raw chicken was left beside vegetables, including lettuce and tomatoes, that would be used for both the egg salad and the green salad. The chicken, after sliced, were never cooked properly, allowing the bacteria to live. The lettuce and tomatoes were not washed after having touched the raw chicken. Since salads are not cooked, the bacteria on the vegetables were not killed either.

Explanation:

Campylobacter can be found in poultry, like chicken. Contamination can happen with direct contact and not washing foods.