Contamination & HygieneQuestion 82 of 240
Which of the following is an example of a physical contaminant in food?
a.Norovirus on a worker's hands
b.A metal shaving or piece of glass in a dish
c.Cleaning solution sprayed near food
d.Bacteria growing in the danger zone
Explanation
Physical contamination is a hard or foreign object in food, such as glass, metal shavings, bandage fragments, or bones. Norovirus and bacteria are biological hazards, and cleaning solution is a chemical hazard. Physical hazards can cause cuts or choking and must be prevented by inspecting food and keeping equipment maintained.
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