To prevent a bacteria borne illness that has the potential to cause diarrhea, vomiting, meningitis, and possible death, food should be __.

Cooked fully and if handling raw meat you should handle it carefully and clean the spot where it was sitting and dispose of the garbage.

Explanation:

Raw meat can cause some serious foodborne diseases. It is also needed to know that buying from a certified vendor.

Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water.

Foodborne pathogens can cause severe diarrhoea or debilitating infections including meningitis.

Chemical contamination can lead to acute poisoning or long-term diseases, such as cancer. Foodborne diseases may lead to long-lasting disability and death. Examples of unsafe food include uncooked foods of animal origin, fruits and vegetables contaminated with faeces, and raw shellfish containing marine biotoxins.