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And the next part is Causes of food contamination.

As you know, nowadays food is not really safe as in the past was. Some foods can cause some bad
effects on our health

There are many causes, but there are 4 main causes of food contamination :

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Physical contamination happens when a food has been contaminated by a foreign object. It can
occur at any stage of food delivery and preparation. Physical contamination can cause serious harm
to the consumer, including broken teeth or choking

Types of physical contaminants that can be found in food include jewellery, hair, plastic, bones,
stones, pest bodies, and cloth. Additionally, if there are problems with the food premises or
equipment, such as flaking paint or loose screws in a piece of equipment, then these may also enter
food. Physical contaminants may even carry harmful bacteria, posing an even greater risk.

Microbial contamination happens when a food has been contaminated by microorganisms,

including bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi, toxins, parasites, fungus This can happen through various
means, for example:

 Undercooking chicken can give rise to campylobacter, a type of bacteria.

Microbial contamination is the most common reason behind outbreaks of food poisoning. The best
way to prevent this type of contamination is by following strict, high-standard food hygiene practices