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What Contamination of food items by other living organisms is known as?

Contamination of food items by other living organisms is known as "biological contamination." This can occur through the presence of bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. Sources of biological contamination often include improper food handling, inadequate cooking, or cross-contamination during food preparation. Ensuring proper hygiene and food safety practices helps minimize the risk of such contamination.


Are yeasts biological contamination?

This depends on the food - breads, beers and any fermented food must have yeast in it as the yeast is what does the fermenting. However, in a non-fermented food, a yeast could be a biological contaminant.


What are Contamination of food items by other living organisms is known as?

Contamination of food items by other living organisms is known as biological contamination. This can occur through the presence of bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, which may lead to foodborne illnesses. Such contamination often arises from improper handling, inadequate cooking, or poor sanitation practices. Preventing biological contamination is crucial for ensuring food safety and public health.


What is Fomite borne diseases?

A fomite is any object that can facilitate horizontal bacteria transmission of bacteria or virus (person to person). Almost every object on earth could theoretically act as a fomite. A good example would be a doorknob: Someone with an infection (that has the infection-causing bacteria on their hands) touches a doorknob, then you touch that doorknob and then touch your nose or mouth, then you get the infection. The doorknob acted as a fomite, and you just got a fomite borne infection. Another example would be food: Someone with an infection sneezes on your food (or near your food), then you eat that food, then you get the infection. The food acted as a fomite, and you just got a fomite borne infection.


What is biological food?

Normal food is biological . So it could have a bacteria that upsets your digestive system to the ugly max!