Question

How are pathogens such as E. coli often spread to consumers of fast food? A. Through cattle in unsanitary feedlots B. Through unprocessed dairy products C. Through travel to foreign countries D. Through pesticides in the produce

Answer 1

(A) through cattle in unsanitary feedlots

Answer 2

Answer: A. Through cattle in unsanitary feedlots.

The most common way in which people acquire E. coli is by eating contaminated food. E. coli is a particularly strong type of bacteria, which means that you can get an infection by eating even small amounts of contaminated food. The symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, pain or tenderness, nausea and vomiting.