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Haya94

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What is the leading cause of food contamination in the United States?
 
  a. Naturally occurring toxicants
  b. Food poisoning from microbes
  c. Pesticide residues from farmers
  d. Food additives from the food industry
  e. Deliberate contamination

Question 2

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people in the United States experience foodborne illnesses every year?
 
  a. 24 million
  b. 36 million
  c. 48 million
  d. 60 million
  e. 72 million


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Haya94

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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