A food contaminant of the consumer refers to any substance that is present in the food and can potentially cause harm
to the consumers. The contaminated food of the consumer 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. The
food business of the consumer is mandated to establish controls and monitoring procedures against the food
contaminants. A food object of the consumer is referred to as contaminated if it comes in contact with an unwanted
substance and could result in severe disease or injury to the consumer 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 of the consumer and quality assurance in the industry. |
