Straighterline Microbiology Lab BIO250L Lab 6 Food Microbiology Worksheet 2023

Lab 6 Food Microbiology BIO250L Straighterline Microbiology Lab BIO250L Lab 6 Food Microbiology Worksheet 2023 Student Name: Access Code (located on the underside of the lid of your lab kit): Pre-Lab Questions 1. Escherichia coli is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness, yet it is also a common microorganism found within the human gut. What explains this disparity? E. coli is a bacteria that primarily lives in the intestines and normally has no negative effects on the health of the intestines. However, some strains of pathogenic E. coli, particularly those that generate Shiga toxin, are more likely to contaminate food and water supplies and, if consumed, can cause foodborne diseases. This information was given by the American Food and Drug Administration