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Which of the following is most likely to cause food toxi-infection due to the production of heat-stable enterotoxins?

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Remember that Bacillus cereus produces a highly heat-stable emetic toxin (cereulide) that can withstand temperatures up to \(121^{\circ}\text{C}\) for 90 minutes, making it a major concern in heat-processed foods.
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Streptococcus uberis
  • Bacillus cereus
  • Listeria monocytogenes
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The Correct Option is C

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