Food Standards and Quality Control

Food Standard and Quality Control

Lesson 14 : Food Hazards - Microbiological

Microbiological contaminants

Micro-organisms capable of causing human disease may be found in raw produce. Sometimes they are part of the produce microflora as incidental contaminants from the soil and surroundings. In other instances, they are introduced into or on food by poor handling practices in agricultural production or post-harvest processes.

• Bacterial Hazards
• Viral Hazards
• Parasitic Hazards