Test your knowledge about how food is contaminated
Identify the different types of micro-organisms responsible for food poisoning
Describe the conditions and factors necessary for the growth of bacteria
This type of contamination can occur at any stage of food production. It includes pieces of metal or plastic entering the food during production.
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Chemical contamination
Physical contamination
Micro-organism contamination
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This type of contamination includes pesticides, bleaches and cleaning materials, they can contaminate the food we eat.
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Physical contamination
Micro-organism contamination
Chemical contamination
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Food changes during storage. This process can affect the colour, flavour, texture and appearance of food. Usually the changes in food are harmless and sometimes desirable
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Physical contamination
Chemical contamination
Micro-organism contamination
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Food can be contaminated with certain bacteria which will make you ill. This type of bacteria are dangerous to your health and are known as...
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Moulds
Pathogenic bacteria
Fungi
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These are tiny plants or fungi which grow on the surface of food
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Virus
Moulds
Yeast
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Where can bacteria be found?
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Water
Air
Soil
People
Animals
All of the above
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This type of bacteria start the process of decomposition
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Pathogenic bacteria
Spoilage bacteria
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Some people are more vulnerable to food poisoning than others?