A Food Infection Results from the Ingestion of Exotoxin Secreted

Question

A food infection results from the ingestion of exotoxin secreted by bacterial cells.

Accepted Answer

A food infection results from the ingestion of live bacterial cells that can multiply in the gastrointestinal tract and cause illness. Exotoxins are produced by some bacteria and can cause food intoxication, but this is not considered a food infection.