NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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An item that accidentally gets into food
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A chemical that is toxic or not usually found in the food
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A microscopic living substance that accidentally gets into food
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chemical contaminants are substances that are unintentionally present in food or feed. These substances may be present in food as a result of various stages of its production, processing or transport. They might also result from environmental contamination. Chemical contaminants may be harmful to humans and animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is chemical contamination ? Chemical contamination is a tern that refers to the addition of unwanted chemical substances or the presence of expected chemical substances but in greater amounts than necessary or what is considered to be safe.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Chemical Contamination Common examples of artificial chemical contaminants include detergent, sanitizer, other cleaning products, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.