FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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food intoxication
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food infection
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contamination
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adulteration
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Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Food Contamination-The presence in food of harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise objectionable foreign substances, e.g. chemicals, microorganisms or diluents, before, during, or after processing or storage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contaminant means any biological or chemical agent, foreign matter, or other substances that may compromise. food safety or suitability. ( Standard 3.1.1) Contamination means the introduction or occurrence of a contaminant in food. ( Standard 3.1.1)
Detailed explanation-3: -A food that is fully cooked can become re-contaminated if it touches other raw foods or drippings from raw foods that contain pathogens. Prevent Cross-Contamination. Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another.
Detailed explanation-4: -biological hazards (microorganisms) including bacteria, fungi, yeasts, mould and viruses. chemical hazards. including cleaning chemicals or foods with naturally occurring toxins, such as green potatoes. physical hazards.