The most common reason for food born illness is contamination of the food. If the food is exposed to things such as animal feces or workers handling the product with dirty hands, then there is a risk of contamination.
contamination of food during preparation
Fungi get into food through contamination - the fungi is allowed to contact the food in some fashion. In the United States, most cross-contamination like this happens in the home after the food has been open. Fungi are pretty much everywhere and for the most part don't hurt anything.
In most cases no major contamination can be introduced due to a hair being in your food. However, very uncommonly the human from which the hair came from could have ailments such as lice and open soars.
Most food should be bagged or airtightly sealed so that doesnt happen
The most common route of contamination in food safety is through improper handling and storage practices, including inadequate cooking temperatures, cross-contamination, and poor personal hygiene among food handlers. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites can easily spread from raw to cooked foods or through contact with contaminated surfaces. Additionally, contaminated water sources can also contribute to foodborne illness. Maintaining proper sanitation and food safety measures is crucial to preventing contamination.
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stuff like unclean utensils and the bacteria getting onto your food and you eating it
The most common food hazard in a catering operation is typically bacterial contamination. This can occur if food is not stored, handled, or cooked properly, leading to the growth of harmful bacteria and risk of foodborne illnesses. It is important for caterers to follow strict food safety practices to prevent bacterial contamination.
"cross-contamination" occurs when
Most contaminated foods come from a slaughterhouse as the conditions are unbelievably filthy there.Fruits and vegetables can be contaminated by unclean water.
Leaving food out at room temperature for an extended period of time, such as leaving cooked food on the counter for hours, would most likely promote bacterial contamination. Bacteria multiply rapidly in the "danger zone" between 40°F and 140°F (4°C and 60°C).