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Which of the following best describes disinfection?
Which of the following best describes disinfection?
- The reduction of microorganisms on surfaces to a safe level (correct)
- The potential to cause an adverse health effect in food
- The removal of soil and dirt from surfaces
- The assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption
What is the difference between food safety and food suitability?
What is the difference between food safety and food suitability?
- Food safety refers to the assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption, while food suitability refers to the potential to cause an adverse health effect in food
- Food safety refers to the removal of objectionable matter, while food suitability refers to the assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption
- Food safety refers to the assurance that food will not cause adverse health effects, while food suitability refers to the assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption (correct)
- Food safety refers to the assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption, while food suitability refers to the removal of objectionable matter
What is a contaminant in food?
What is a contaminant in food?
- Any biological, chemical or physical agent, foreign matter or other substances not intentionally added to food that may compromise food safety or suitability (correct)
- A foreign matter intentionally added to food
- A biological, chemical or physical agent intentionally added to food
- Any biological, chemical or physical agent intentionally added to food that may compromise food safety or suitability
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Study Notes
Disinfection and Food Safety
- Disinfection is the process of eliminating or reducing the number of microorganisms from a surface or object to prevent the spread of infection.
- Food safety refers to the handling, preparation, and storage of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Food suitability, on the other hand, refers to the quality of food in terms of its nutritional value, texture, and appearance.
Contaminants in Food
- A contaminant in food is any substance or object that is not intended to be part of the food and can be harmful to human health.
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