No, malaria cannot be spread or transmitted through contaminated food. In fact, the disease is a vector borne disease that is only transmitted through the bites of infected female mosquitoes known as Anopheles. read more
Germs can also be spread through contaminated blood products and medical supplies. 3. Food and drinking water. Infectious diseases can be transmitted via contaminated food and water. E. coli is often transmitted through improperly handled produce or undercooked meat. read more