FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Hazard Contaminant
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Food Safety
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Contaminants
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chemical hazards are identified by the presence of harmful substances that can be found in food naturally, or unintentionally added during processing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unintentionally added – These are chemicals that accidentally contaminate food being processed (ex: sanitation or maintenance chemicals, pesticides or environmental pollutants). Food allergens – These substances in food can cause a dangerous reaction in people who are allergic (ex: peanuts, fish, dairy products).
Detailed explanation-3: -What is food contamination? Food contamination refers to when something gets into food that shouldn’t be there, thereby making the food unsafe to eat. Food-borne illness and its business-destroying cousin, the food-borne illness outbreak, are caused by food contamination.
Detailed explanation-4: -Biological contamination The problem occurs when bacteria or other harmful microorganisms get into food. They are a common cause of food poisoning, spoilage and costly waste. Biological hazards include microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts, moulds and parasites.