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 […]
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Lead Contamination in Food – A Grave Concern
Lead is a naturally occurring chemical element that is found in the soil, water and in the atmosphere. People get exposed to lead in the environment in the process of crop and animal farming from the soil, production of veterinary medicines, during industrial manufacturing and when food items are handled, packaged or transported. Fumes or dust […]
What are the common causes of food contamination?
A contaminant is any physical, chemical or biological entity that is potentially undesirable for the human health. Contaminants are the substances which are not intentionally added to food items, but there are probable situations where the contaminants come in contact with a food item. They are: * Operations involved in crop husbandry * Operation involved […]
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