Contamination & AllergensQuestion 43 of 320
A customer finds a piece of glass in their salad. This is an example of:
a.Chemical contamination
b.Biological contamination
c.Allergen cross-contact
d.Physical contamination
Explanation
A foreign object such as glass, metal shavings, bandages, or bone is physical contamination. Managers prevent it with practices like not using glassware to scoop ice and inspecting produce. It is not chemical, biological, or an allergen issue.
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