FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
Question
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Biological
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Physical
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Chemical
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Physical hazards include glass, packaging, jewellery, pest droppings, screws etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -The fact is, everyone carries disease-causing microorganisms on and in their bodies-and jewelry can act as a reservoir for germs. That’s why if you’re a food worker, you should refrain from wearing from wearing anything fancier than a plain ring on your arms and hands when you work.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three major types of food contaminants-physical (things you can see in food), chemical, and microbiological-and personal hygiene is linked to all of them. Physical-includes items linked with the food handler such as hair, fingernails, buttons and threads from clothing and jewellery.
Detailed explanation-4: -Any type of hazard can cause illness or injury if eaten. Biological hazards deal with pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites, that can cause foodborne illness. Chemical hazards are toxins or chemicals that occur naturally in food or accidentally contaminate food.