Which of the following is an example of a foodborne disease caused by infection?

Salmonella is an example of a foodborne disease caused by infection because it is caused by the ingestion of the Salmonella bacteria, which then multiply in the intestines and can lead to gastrointestinal illness. When food contaminated with Salmonella is consumed, the bacteria invade the intestinal lining, triggering an immune response that results in symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

In contrast to this, Listeria is another infection-causing pathogen but typically has a longer incubation period and affects vulnerable populations more severely. Staphylococcal poisoning is primarily caused by a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus rather than an infection process, leading to food poisoning symptoms quite quickly after consuming contaminated food. Botulism, caused by botulinum toxin from Clostridium botulinum, is a toxic condition rather than an infection, as it results from the ingestion of pre-formed toxin rather than a live bacteria multiplying in the body.