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Food Contamination

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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.
Created by: emilyyost
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