1. transmitted or caused by contaminated food
Usage: often used in medical and public health contexts

Examples

• The restaurant was closed after a foodborne illness outbreak affected dozens of customers.
• Foodborne pathogens like salmonella can cause serious gastrointestinal infections.
• Proper food storage and handling are essential to prevent foodborne diseases.
• The health department investigated the foodborne illness case linked to the catering company.
• Foodborne botulism is a rare but potentially fatal condition caused by toxins in contaminated food.
• Symptoms of foodborne illness typically appear within hours or days of eating contaminated food.