Course Outcomes assessed in this assignment:
HW320-3: Analyze the impact foodborne illnesses have on consumers and on the global food markets.
GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Assignment Directions:
Part 1: Food borne Pathogen Tracing
Trace the path of a recent (within the last 10 years) food-borne illness outbreak in the U.S. How could this have been prevented? What changes have been made as a result of this outbreak? How can foodborne pathogen outbreaks like the one you reviewed impact global food markets?
Be sure to provide at least two credible references to support your claims.
Part 2: Reflection
In a 100-word reflection, please explain any of the food safety misconceptions that surprised you from the YouTube videos in the Unit 4 Reading. Were there any misconceptions which you previously held as true? Perhaps there are other food safety myths you have further questions about?
These are the YouTube videos.
Toptenz. (2017, May 18). Top 10 common misconceptions about food safety [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJcgvavDb4
Studio 10. (2015, November 25). Food safety myths [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkHoUyWSG0
National Restaurant Education Association. (2018). Overview of food microorganisms and allergens [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-yC77K3m9k