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

    Oct 6, 2022 · Biological contamination is the leading cause of food-borne illness and food poisoning*, and a common cause of food spoilage and food waste. There are six types of microorganisms that can cause food-borne illness : bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa, fungi and prions.

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

    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.healthline.com › nutrition › foods-that-causeTop 9 Foods Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning - Healthline

    • Poultry. Share on Pinterest. Raw and undercooked poultry such as chicken, duck and turkey has a high risk of causing food poisoning. This is mainly due to two types of bacteria, Campylobacter and Salmonella, which are commonly found in the guts and feathers of these birds.
    • Vegetables and Leafy Greens. Vegetables and leafy greens are a common source of food poisoning, especially when eaten raw. In fact, fruits and vegetables have caused a number food poisoning outbreaks, particularly lettuce, spinach, cabbage, celery and tomatoes (10).
    • Fish and Shellfish. Fish and shellfish are a common source of food poisoning. Fish that has not been stored at the correct temperature has a high risk of being contaminated with histamine, a toxin produced by bacteria in fish.
    • Rice. Rice is one of the oldest cereal grains and a staple food for more than half the world’s population. However, it is a high-risk food when it comes to food poisoning.

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

    Oct 4, 2024 · Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food. Chemical contamination can lead to acute poisoning or long-term diseases, such as cancer. Many foodborne diseases may lead to long-lasting disability and death.

  6. resources.foodsafety.ca › guides › food-contaminationFood Contamination - Food Safety

    Food contamination happens when something gets into food that shouldn’t be there, making it unsafe to eat. Contaminated food can have a negative impact on the person who eats it, and for the business who sold it. Serving contaminated food can lead to food-borne illness outbreaks, allergic reactions and injuries.

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

    Home / Health Library / Diseases & Conditions / Food Poisoning. 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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  9. www.who.int › health-topics › food-safetyAssessing microbiological risks in food

    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.