Foodborne disease pathogens will cause all of the following except which?

Foodborne disease pathogens primarily lead to health issues through mechanisms such as intoxication, toxin-mediated infection, or direct infection. Intoxication occurs when pathogens produce toxins that cause illness upon consumption, whereas toxin-mediated infection involves the pathogen producing toxins after it has been ingested and settled in the intestines. Infections, on the other hand, happen when the consumed pathogens multiply and cause illness by directly invading the tissue.

The term "organic infection" does not accurately describe the types of illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens. It lacks clear scientific definition in the context of foodborne illnesses and is not recognized within food safety literature. This distinguishes it from the other choices, which are established categories describing specific ways that foodborne pathogens can lead to disease.