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Foodborne Pathogens: Viruses. March 4th, 2010. Viral pathogens in food. Foodborne outbreaks of unidentified cause are often attributed to viruses Diarrheal disease spread by fecal-oral route Norovirus Hepatitis A. Norovirus. Fecal oral route Illness can be spread by ill food handlers
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Foodborne Pathogens: Viruses March 4th, 2010
Viral pathogens in food • Foodborne outbreaks of unidentified cause are often attributed to viruses • Diarrheal disease spread by fecal-oral route • Norovirus • Hepatitis A
Norovirus • Fecal oral route • Illness can be spread by ill food handlers • Can be detected by PCR if implicated food can still be obtained • Food risks: • Oysters! • Salads and produce • Food prepared and eaten uncooked
Hepatitis A • Fecal oral route • Illness can be spread by ill food handlers • Can be detected by PCR if implicated food can still be obtained • Food risks: • Oysters • Produce • Food prepared and eaten uncooked
Control of foodborne viruses • Food sanitation • Prevention of spread from ill food handlers • Handwashing • Sanitizing production environments • Prevention of cross-contamination from raw foods • Process control during food production • Adequate cooking and refrigeration • Pasteurization