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What is the cause of foodborne illness?

  1. Improper cooking temperatures

  2. Cross contamination

  3. Poor personal hygiene

  4. All of these

The correct answer is: All of these

The cause of foodborne illness can be a combination of factors, and it is not limited to one specific factor. All of these options are correct in that they can potentially lead to foodborne illness. Improper cooking temperatures can allow harmful bacteria to survive, cross contamination can spread bacteria from one food to another, and poor personal hygiene can introduce bacteria from hands or clothing into food. It is important to practice good food safety measures in all areas to prevent foodborne illness.