FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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certain plants, mushrooms and seafood toxins are examples of:
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chemical hazard
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illness hazard
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physical hazard
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biological hazard
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Biological toxins are poisonous substances produced by certain microorganisms, animals, and plants. Examples of toxins of biological origin include Diphtheria Toxin, Tetrodotoxin, Pertussis Toxin, Botulinium Toxin, Snake Venom Toxins, Conotoxin and Ricin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of biological hazards are: disease-causing bacteria, viruses, parasites, molds, yeasts, and naturally occurring toxins.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chemical hazards include water, food contact materials, cleaning agents, pest control substances, contaminants (environmental, agricultural and process e.g. acrylamide), pesticides, biocides and food additives.
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