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microbiological risks in fruits

Microbiological risks in fruits and vegetables

Although microbiological food outbreaks have historically been related to animal-origin products, the reality is that cereal, fruits, and vegetables are responsible for many food safety alerts. Contaminated foods or beverages […]

food allergens

Allergens in food

What are the major allergens in food? Allergens in food are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in individuals. Food allergies are abnormal responses to food. The immune system […]

biological hazards in food

Biological Hazards in Food

Which are the biological hazards in food? Biological hazards occur when hazardous or pathogenic microorganisms and their metabolic products, toxins are introduced to food and thus pose a food safety […]

Physical food hazards

Physical Hazards in Food

What are the types of Physical Hazards in Food? Physical hazards in food can be categorized as either foreign materials that are accidentally introduced during production (such as metal fragments […]

food safety hazards

Food Safety Hazards

What is a food safety hazard? A food safety hazard is an agent that can potentially harm consumers’ health. These hazards arise when food comes into contact with dangerous agents, […]