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Food Contamination

Information about food contamination

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Which of the three types of contamination involves microbes? Microbial Contamination
Food being contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are all examples of what type of contamination? Chemical Contamination
Microorganisms often work together with what to spoil food? Enzymes
Metal shavings contaminating food are an example of which type of contamination? Physical Contamination
How many types of food contamination are there? Three
What is the state of being impure or unfit for use due to the introduction of unwholesome elements? Contamination
Both chemical and physical contamination introduce harmful substances to a food however they do not ____________ it. Change
One term used to describe food that has been contaminated by microorganisms is ___________? Spoiled
Which type of contamination does result in a change in the food? Microbial
Some pesticides have been banned because they are not ________________. Biodegradable
What type of contaminant is lead? Chemical
True or False, all spoiled foods are unsafe to consume. False
Contaminated foods can cause what kind of illness? Foodborne Illness
What type of contaminant is feces? Physical
______________ means that something can be decomposed by the environment. Biodegradable
One of the substances commonly found in industrial waste is ______________. Mercury
An increase in the level of toxins in a water supply can cause a build up of toxins in what animals flesh? Fish
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