Food poisoning is on the rise. Ask students to relate personal food poisoning experiences or incidents they have heard about. It is possible that someone will mention ptomaine poisoning. Point out that this is an inaccurate and outdated term.
Ptomaines form decomposing proteins and are completely neutralized by the human digestive system.
They do not cause food poisoning. The action of both affect the health and safety of others. Food poisoning never results in more than minor discomfort. It's really no big deal. True False 2.