Contamination & AllergensQuestion 52 of 320
Deliberate food contamination differs from accidental contamination because it:
a.Is always caused by poor cooking temperatures
b.Is done intentionally to cause harm, such as tampering or sabotage
c.Cannot be prevented by any security measures
d.Only involves natural spoilage
Explanation
Deliberate contamination is intentional, done by people seeking to cause harm through tampering, sabotage, or terrorism, and food defense programs like ALERT help prevent it. Accidental contamination comes from mistakes in handling. Security measures such as limiting access and monitoring suppliers do help reduce the risk.
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