FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which item is a potential physical contaminant?
A
metal shavings
B
parasites
C
sweat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Common examples of physical contaminants include hair, bandages, fingernails, jewelry, broken glass, metal, paint flakes, bone, the body parts of pests, or pest droppings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical contamination can cause serious harm to the consumer, including broken teeth or choking. Types of physical contaminants that can be found in food include jewellery, hair, plastic, bones, stones, pest bodies, and cloth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical contaminants could include metal shavings, sawdust, or dirt. Chemical contaminants could include solvents, halogens, or saltwater.

Detailed explanation-4: -In terms of physical contaminants, bone, metal, and glass usually come to mind first. These are the worst offenders, but there are more to look out for: Metal and metal shavings. Bone fragments.

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