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No, foods that allow microorganisms to grow are not called parasites. Parasites are organisms that live in or on another organism and obtain benefits at the host's expense. When microorganisms grow on food, they typically lead to spoilage, not parasitism.
No. A parasite is an organism that lives at the expense to and causes harm to another organism. Foods that allow microorganisms to grow are media (singular medium).No. If the foods might allow pathogenic microorganisms to grow, they are called potentially hazardous.
probiotics
Foods that contain good microbes include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, and miso. These foods are fermented and contain probiotic bacteria that can support gut health and the immune system.
Salmonella is one of the most common pathogenic microorganisms in US foods, frequently causing foodborne illnesses. It is typically found in raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, and dairy products, among other sources.