FOOD PROCESSING
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING
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When harmful bacteria spread from one food to another.
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When a physical object enters food at some stage of the production or preparation process.
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When food comes into contact with toxic chemicals.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -CROSS-CONTAMINATION. Cross-contamination is the accidental transfer of contaminants from one surface or substance to another, usually as a result of improper handling procedures. In a food setting, the term refers to the transfer of contaminants from a surface, object or person to food.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is meant by physical contamination? Food can be physically contaminated at any stage of production if an object becomes mixed with the food. Some of these items could injure someone or may also carry potentially harmful bacteria. If a customer finds something in their food it will rightly concern them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Physical Contamination 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-4: -Food manufacturers must do everything possible to avoid contamination and produce safe products, knowing the dramatic consequences if they don’t. There are four types of food contamination: physical, biological, chemical and allergenic. This blog explains these categories and provides tips on how to avoid them.