FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is it called when raw foods, such as uncooked hamburger, come into contact with other food?
A
Dual-bacteriologist
B
Transference
C
food mixing
D
cross contamination
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cross-contamination is the accidental introduction of something harmful from one food to another. It is defined as the transfer of harmful bacteria or other contaminants to food from other foods, cutting boards, and utensils. This happens most commonly when handling raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood.

Detailed explanation-2: -All food is at risk of one of the four types of contamination: chemical, microbial, physical, and allergenic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food to food. People to food. Equipment to food.

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