Contaminants are not added intentionally but can enter food in any stage of food preparation. Contaminants can enter food during production, packaging, transporting or even when in storage. Food can be contaminated even through environmental pollution. Contaminants have a negative impact on human health if they are ingested with food. That is why food safety […]
Why Microbiological Testing is required for Food Products?
The contaminated food can lead to food poisoning and to ensure the food safety, the analysis of food is extremely important. Food contamination occurs due to viruses, bacteria, metals or chemicals. Food poisoning is generally caused due to bacterial contamination. The classes of Bacteria associated with food poisoning are E coli, Staphylococci, Salmonella, Clostridium, Campylobacter, […]
Why you need to check for Chemical Contamination in Food Products?
The food that we eat may be harmful for our health due to physical, chemical or biological contamination. Chemical contamination can take place due to misuse of chemicals or if chemicals are handled in incorrect way. The chemicals that may cause food contamination include bleach, pesticides, and cleaning materials like detergents, sanitizers and disinfectants. Chemical […]