Food Hazards and Contamination Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which one of these is a type of food hazard?

Biological hazard
Chemical hazard
Physical hazard
All of the above (correct)

What is contamination in relation to food?

The presence of harmful organisms or substances in food (correct)
The presence of harmless organisms or substances in food
The removal of harmful organisms or substances from food
The removal of harmless organisms or substances from food

Which one of these is NOT a type of food hazard?

Nutritional hazard (correct)
Biological hazard
Chemical hazard
Physical hazard

What is a hazard in relation to food?

Any substance in food that can cause illness, injury, or harm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an allergen in relation to food?

A substance that causes an allergic reaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a type of food hazard?

Environmental hazards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is contamination in relation to food?

The presence of harmful organisms or substances in food (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard in relation to food?

A danger to food safety caused by chemical substances (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an allergen in relation to food?

A substance that causes an allergic reaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a type of food hazard?

Physical hazards (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Hazards

Food hazard is anything that can cause harm to the consumer when they eat it.
Allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction in some people.
Contamination is the presence of harmful substances in food that make it unsafe to eat.
Some common types of food hazards include:
- Biological hazards: Bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that can cause illness.
- Chemical hazards: Pesticides, cleaning chemicals, heavy metals, and other chemicals that can make food unsafe.
- Physical hazards: Foreign objects such as glass, metal, wood, and plastic that find there way into food.

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Test your knowledge on food hazards and contamination with this quiz. Learn about the different types of contamination and how it can lead to foodborne illnesses. Identify common hazards and substances that can cause harm in food.