Questions and Answers
What is a potential risk of not washing fruits and vegetables before consumption?
Ingestion of pesticide residues
Which type of substances can accumulate in certain food products like seafood and plants due to environmental pollution?
Heavy metals
What type of chemical hazards can contaminate food during production, processing, or storage?
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
What can introduce chemical hazards into food if not properly cleaned with appropriate disinfectants?
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Which category of substances can pose risks to human health if they enter the food chain through veterinary drugs?
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What common food component, when excessively consumed or mishandled, can pose risks according to the information provided?
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Study Notes
Chemical Hazards in Food Safety
- Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables can pose risks if not properly washed before consumption.
- Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides used in agriculture can contaminate food during production.
Heavy Metals in Food
- Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury can accumulate in seafood and certain plants due to environmental pollution.
- Prolonged exposure to these substances can lead to serious health issues.
Environmental Contaminants
- Chemicals like PCBs, dioxins, and PAHs from the environment can contaminate food during production, processing, or storage.
Food Additives and Risks
- Excessive consumption or mishandling of food additives like preservatives, colorants, flavorings, and emulsifiers can pose risks.
Cleaning and Sanitation Agents
- Contaminated surfaces, utensils, or containers can introduce chemical hazards into food.
- Proper cleaning with appropriate disinfectants is essential to prevent accidental ingestion of these substances.
Medication Residues in Livestock
- Veterinary drugs like antibiotics and hormones can enter the food chain and pose risks to human health.
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