Contamination & AllergensQuestion 63 of 320
Which situation is an example of chemical contamination of food?
a.A hair falling into a salad
b.Raw beef juice dripping onto lettuce
c.A guest with a milk allergy
d.Food stored in a container that once held toxic cleaner, without being cleaned
Explanation
Storing or serving food in a container that held a toxic chemical, or letting cleaner residue reach food, is chemical contamination. A hair is physical, raw beef juice on lettuce is biological cross-contamination, and a milk allergy is an allergen concern. Using only food-grade containers and controlling chemicals prevents this hazard.
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