FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Which is an example of chemical contamination?
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fingernail
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pesticide
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virus
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None of the answers.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of chemical contaminants include the following: mycotoxins. heavy metals-lead and mercury. organic pollutants-dioxins.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical contamination occurs when food is contaminated by chemicals. Some of the most common causes of chemical contamination are cleaning products or pesticides and herbicides from unwashed fruit and vegetables. Examples of chemical contaminants are: industrial chemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cleaning products (e.g. detergent, sanitizer) Pesticides/herbicides. Toxic chemicals in metals and plastic. Preservatives. Naturally-occurring toxins. 06-Oct-2022
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