A food contaminant refers to any substance that is present in the human food and can
potentially cause harm to the consumers. The contaminated food may be biological, chemical,
or physical in nature. They can be naturally occurring in the food material or introduced during
the food production, handling, or storage. Every human food business is mandated to establish
controls and monitoring procedures against the human food contaminants. A food object is
referred to as contaminated if it comes in contact with an unwanted substance and could result
in severe illness or injury if it is consumed. The Contamination can occur through various
means, including biological, chemical, or physical sources, and it is a significant concern for the
food safety and quality assurance in the industry |
