How do viruses differ from bacteria in food safety?

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A: Viruses do not multiply in food and require a living host. Per ServSafe Chapter 2, unlike bacteria, viruses cannot multiply in food and require a living host to reproduce. They are transferred to food through contamination, typically via the fecal-oral route from infected food handlers. Even a very small number of viral particles can cause illness.

How do viruses differ from bacteria in food safety?

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