Are objects which are not a part of food, never was meant to be in the food, but somehow got into the food. Consumption may result to injury.

Are harmful substances such as pesticides, machine oils, cleansers and cleaning solutions, sanitizers, dissolved metals and an excessive amount of a food additive.

Cause the most food borne illness outbreaks and are of the greatest concern to food service industry.

Contamination of food with peanuts or sesame seeds etc.

The main group of food poisoning bacteria are called __________, which are harmful for human consumption

Foodborne microorganisms need nutrients to grow. Specifically they prefer protein and carbohydrates enrich products.

pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline a food is.

pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline a food is.

Bacteria grow best and multiply in Temperature Danger Zone within this range 5-63˚C.