FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Question
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Which one of the below is a microbiological hazard?
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Harmful bacteria.
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Household Pets.
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Glass bottles.
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Cleaning materials.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Microbial hazards in food include bacteria such as Salmonella, viruses such as Norovirus, parasites such as trematodes as well as prions. Diarrhoeal diseases are the most common illnesses resulting from the consumption of contaminated food, causing 550 million people to fall ill and 230 000 deaths every year.
Detailed explanation-2: -Food-borne pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, and bacterial toxins are transmitted to humans through food and can cause life-threatening diseases.
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