5.4.2 - Contamination and Adulteration
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What is food contamination?
💡 Hint: Think about what unwanted items might be found in food.
What is an example of a physical hazard?
💡 Hint: Consider items you might accidentally find in your food.
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What is food adulteration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you mix a good quality substance with a poor one.
True or False: Contamination only occurs during food processing.
💡 Hint: Consider how food is handled before it reaches your table.
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Analyze a case where a large foodborne illness outbreak occurs due to adulterated food products. What steps should regulators take in this scenario?
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of public health agencies during foodborne outbreaks.
Propose a community outreach program to educate the public on identifying adulterated food and reporting safety issues.
💡 Hint: Think about engaging community leaders and using local resources.
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