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1. blog.foodsafety.ca › food-safety-and-types-foodFood Safety and the Types of Food Contamination

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   Oct 6, 2022 · While there are many food safety hazards that can cause food contamination, most fall into one of three categories: biological, physical or chemical contamination. In many cases, a single hazard can introduce more than one type of contamination to food.

2. theconversation.com › how-does-food-getHow does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill ...

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   May 16, 2023 · Unsafe foods, according to the (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental...

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4. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsFood safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Oct 4, 2024 · Key facts. Food safety, nutrition and food security are inextricably linked. An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420 000 die every year. US$ 110 billion is lost each year in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in low- and middle-income countries.

5. www.canada.ca › food-safety-youFood safety and you - Canada.ca

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   While the food we eat in Canada is among the safest in the world, things can go wrong anywhere. Food can become contaminated by bacteria, viruses and parasites as it makes its way to your table. Learning about safe food selection, handling and preparation practices, helps keep you and others at risk, safe. On this page: Health risks; Cleaning ...

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › foodFood poisoning - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage. Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within hours or several days of eating the food. Most people have mild illness and get better without treatment.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFood Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes

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   Food poisoning can happen to anyone who swallows contaminated food. Most people recover on their own, but some can become gravely ill. You’re more at risk if you’re pregnant, older than 65 or have a weakened immune system.

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   What happens if you eat a contaminated food?

   • Contaminated means it’s infected with a toxic organism, like a bacterium, fungus, parasite or virus. Sometimes, the toxic byproducts of these organisms can cause food poisoning. When you eat something toxic, your body reacts to purge the toxins. You may purge through vomiting, diarrhea or both. You may also develop a fever.

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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   What is food contamination?

   • Food contamination refers to when something gets into food that shouldn't be there, thereby making the food unsafe to eat. Food-borne illness and its business-destroying cousin, the food-borne illness outbreak, are caused by food contamination.

   Food Safety and the Types of Food Contamination

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   Can you get food poisoning if you eat contaminated food?

   • Food poisoning can happen to anyone who swallows contaminated food. Most people recover on their own, but some can become gravely ill. You’re more at risk if you’re pregnant, older than 65 or have a weakened immune system. Young children are also more at risk, especially from dehydration. What is food poisoning?

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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   What contaminates food & water?

   • Things that may contaminate food and water include: Bacteria. Viruses. Parasites. Fungi. Toxins. Chemicals. There are more than 250 specific types of food poisoning. Some of the most common causes include: Salmonella: Raw eggs and undercooked poultry are common sources of salmonella poisoning.

   Food Poisoning: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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   Is your food poisonous?

   • Even with sanitary food handling practices, there’s usually a small amount of contamination in your food. It becomes “poisonous” when your immune system reaches its threshold. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.

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9. www.who.int › health-topics › food-safetyAssessing microbiological risks in food

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances can cause more than 200 different diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers.