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According to 2010 revised estimates by the CDC, the number of deaths annually related to foodborne illnesses, is estimated to be: - ANS - 5,000 Although the Norwalk-like virus is considered an extremely common cause of foodborne illness, it is rarely diagnosed. According to Marriott, approximately 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by: - ANS - bacteria When discussing infective dose, exposure to 2 or more substances can cause this effect - ANS - antagonistic additive synergistic According to Marriott this pathogen is estimated to cause 2500 serious illnesses and 500 deaths annually (2001): - ANS - listeria monocytogenes Large outbreaks of norovirus, vibrio parahaemolyticus, and vibrio vulnificus are generally associated with: - ANS - Raw oysters Incomplete cooking and cooling of stews, meats, gravies, and large cuts of meat that have been rolled or penetrated with skewers can lead to outbreaks of: - ANS - Clostridium perfringins food poisoning