Food Contamination

In your own words, define food contamination

When micro-organisms come into contact with food and make it unsafe to eat, the food is said to be:

• Conserved

• Contaminated

• Concentrated

• Condensed

Which of the following is NOT a factor of food contamination and spoliage?

• Improper Storage

• Temperature

• Coconut Milk

• Yeast

Which of the following are perishable items

• Tomato

• Wheat flour

• Banana

• Spinach

Which of the following are characteristics of non-perishable items?

• Have a long shelf life

• Requires refrigeration

• Must be stored at 40-50 degrees celcius

• Can be stored in a pantry or cabinet

Name one way you plan to create a hygenic surrounding and how it prevents food contamination