Preventing physical contamination

• What is the temperature danger zone in food safety?

  The temperature danger zone is the range where food is unsafe to consume.
• What is physical contamination in food?

  Physical contamination is when objects not supposed to be in food end up there.
• At what stage can physical contamination occur in food production?

  Physical contamination can occur at any stage of food production.
• What are some examples of physical contaminants in food?

  Examples include pieces of metal, plastic, and food packaging fragments.
• What parts of food can cause physical contamination if not removed during processing?

  Pips, stones, shells, bones, and stalks can cause physical contamination.
• How can careless food handling lead to physical contamination?

  Careless food handling can introduce plasters, jewelry, and hair into food.
• What types of pests can contaminate food?

  Pests can contaminate food with their droppings, saliva, and urine.
• How does physical contamination differ from other types of food contamination?

  Physical contamination involves foreign objects, while other types involve pathogens or chemicals.