Staphylococcus Aureus is a Common Causative Agent of Foodborne Disease

Question

Staphylococcus aureus is a common causative agent of foodborne disease because it
A) grows on common foods.
B) is present in some humans that work in food processing.
C) produces several heat-stable enterotoxins.
D) grows on many foods, is present in some humans that work in food processing, and produces several heat-stable enterotoxins.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus is a common causative agent of foodborne disease because it can grow on many different types of foods, is often present in humans working in food processing, and produces heat-stable enterotoxins that can cause illness even after the bacteria have been killed by cooking.