Food Contaminants

Food safety is the practice of handling food in ways that prevent contamination or spoilage.

• True

• False

What should be done if there is ANY doubt regarding the quality and safety of food?

• Take a bite to test the food item.

• The food item must be immediately thrown out, and the disposal recorded.

• Remove any part of the food item that is compromised, then it will be safe to use.

Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Animal bones

• Biological

• Chemical

• Physical

Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Rocks/stones

• Biological

• Chemical

• Physical

Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Cleaning supplies

• Biologial

• Chemical

• Physical

Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Bacteria

• Biological

• Chemical

• Physical

Microorganisms can easily be seen by the human eye, and present no danger to the safety of food.

• True

• False

A contaminant is any microorganism or substance that can contaminate food or preparation equipment. Contaminants can be biological, physical or chemical.

• True

• False

Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Broken glass

• Biological

• Chemical

• Physical

Jewelry on the arms and hands can contribute to physical hazards in foods.

• True

• False