FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Transfer of harmful microorganisms to food.
A
Cross Contamination
B
Food Contamination
C
Food Poisoning
D
Foodborne Illness Outbreak
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A food that is fully cooked can become re-contaminated if it touches other raw foods or drippings from raw foods that contain pathogens. Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another.

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

Detailed explanation-3: -Touching raw meats then handling vegetables or other ready-to-eat foods without washing hands between tasks. Using a food soiled apron or towel to wipe your hands between handling different foods. Failing to change gloves between handling different foods.

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