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Food Contamination
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the FDA do? | examines food products |
| What is an example of a physical contaminant? | insects |
| What two ways can food be contaminated? | insects and chemicals |
| What are the three main sources of contamination? | physical, chemical, and microbial |
| Name an example of physical contamination. | metal fillings |
| What does the USDA do? | monitors pesticides |
| Name an example of chemical contamination. | mercury |
| What type of water would be contaminated with chemicals? | private well |
| Food spoilage and food borne illness derive from____________? | microorganisms |
| A substance that biological systems will eventually break down into chemical parts that nature can recycle. | biodegradable |
| state of being impure or unfit for use due to the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements. | contamination |
| What three things cause spoilage? | bacteria, fungi, mold |
| Which two things work together to spoil food? | enzymes and microorganisms |
| Can keeping insects and pest under control lead to contamination? | yes |
| Do they test crops for chemical residue? | yes |
| Whats the difference between food spoilage an food borne illness? | spoilage- change in food that causes it to be unfit or undesirable for consumption illness- sickness caused by eating contaminated food. |
| What is physical contamination? | substances that become part of a food mixture |
| What is chemical contamination? | when insects are kept under control |
| What is microbial contamination? | accidental introduction of infectious material. |
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