Final answer:
The correct response to whether troubleshooting means simply to isolate the suspect food and send a sample to the lab is False. Troubleshooting involves a series of methodologies beyond just sending a sample to identify and confirm the presence of foodborne pathogens.
Step-by-step explanation:
Troubleshooting in the context of identifying contaminated food does not simply mean to isolate the suspect food and send a sample to the lab. The correct response to the question is False. Troubleshooting in food safety involves a series of steps and procedures to determine whether food is safe for consumption. It includes collecting and preparing samples, pre-enrichment, enrichment culture to increase the number of potential pathogens, and then using selective and differential media to isolate and identify bacteria. If a particular bacterium or pathogens are suspected, a biochemical reaction characteristic for that pathogen may be observed. This could include checking for growth on selective media and looking for specific color changes. Troubleshooting may also involve comparing results with other samples to determine the source and extent of contamination, following guidelines similar to those outlined by Koch's postulates to establish a causal relationship. Therefore, while sending a sample to the lab is part of the process, it is not the entirety of troubleshooting in the food safety context.