Foodborne Illness
/ˈfuːdˌbɔrn ɪˈlɪnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) An illness caused by the consumption of contaminated food containing pathogens, toxins, or harmful chemicals, relevant in food safety and public health law.
The restaurant was fined for causing a foodborne illness outbreak due to improper food handling.
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- foodborne illness
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Commentary
In legal contexts, foodborne illness often implicates liability issues and regulatory compliance under health and safety statutes.
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