FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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food safety
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toxocity
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hazard
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physical hazards is the capacity of a substance to produce harm or injury of any kind under any condition.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause harmful effects. These effects can strike a single cell, a group of cells, an organ system, or the entire body. A toxic effect may be visible damage, or a decrease in performance or function measurable only by a test. All chemicals can cause harm.
Detailed explanation-2: -Toxicity is the ability of a chemical substance to cause harm. Hazard is the likelihood that a material will cause harm under the conditions of use. Thus, with proper handling, even highly toxic chemicals can be used safely. Conversely, less toxic chemicals can be extremely hazardous if handled improperly.
Detailed explanation-3: -It may be chemical, physical, or biological in form. Toxic agents may be: chemical (such as cyanide), physical (such as radiation) and biological (such as snake venom).