HUMAN NUTRITION

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FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of physical contamination would be ____
A
ice crystals on frozen food.
B
bacteria on equipment.
C
a cut on a food handlers finger.
D
a pen top in food.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical contaminants such as metal, plastic, and glass can sometimes come from the equipment used in the preparation of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical: Examples include foreign objects such as dirt, broken glass, metal staples, and bones. Chemical: Examples include cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hair. Fingernails. Bandages. Jewellery. Broken glass, staples. Plastic wrap/packaging. Dirt from unwashed fruit and vegetables. Pests, pest droppings, rodent hair. 06-Oct-2022

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