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Food contamination is when something makes the food inedible or can cause illness when consumed. Contamination can be # Biological (bacteria, parasites, viruses, etc.) # Chemical (cleaners, sanitizers, additives, etc.) # Physical (glass, metal, etc.) Contamination is not necessarily obvious or visible.
Knives that have been used should be washed as they can contaminate other foods.A used knife can cause food contamination. All utensils should be cleaned after each use.
The reason why surfaces, utensils and equipment must be clean before beginning a new task in the kitchen is so that contamination of foods cannot occur. Food contamination can cause severe stomach upset including vomiting and diarrhea.
Depending on the source of contamination, it can cause them to be closed. If the source of the contamination does not originate with the restaurant, they may be closed until the source is found. Regardless, it is likely to reduce their customer base.
Salmonella is the food contamination usually associated with undercooked chicken
When bacteria from one food items gets onto another food item it is called cross-contamination.
Anything toxic can cause ground water contamination if poured on the ground.
A clean stainless steel bowl will not cause chemical contamination, which is why you use them.
Improper skin preparation is the most common cause of contamination when drawing blood cultures.
disease transmitted by contamination of food
Prevent contamination of the food.