Are these statements about the pasteurization true? Statement 1: Pasteurization kills the spores of bacteria. Statement 2: Raw milk may contain pathogens.

Are these statements about the pasteurization true? Statement 1: Pasteurization kills the spores of bacteria. Statement 2: Raw milk may contain pathogens. Correct Answer False, True

Pasteurization kills the pathogens and reduces the number of spoilage causing microbes while maintaining food quality. Raw milk is hazardous because it can contain pathogens like E. coli,tuberculosis bacillus, salmonella, listeria and campylobacter.

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