FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the below is a physical contaminant?
A
Parasites.
B
Glass.
C
Peanuts.
D
Bleach.
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 Contamination Furthermore, the object may also carry bacteria, which could cause microbial contamination at the same time. The most common objects to contaminate food include glass, hair, metal, jewellery, dirt, and fingernails.

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