Chapter

The Causes of Food Contamination

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Bacteria

   "Both food infections and food intoxications can create a burden on health systems, when patients require treatment and support, and on food systems, when companies must recall contaminated food or ad

2. Bacterial Diseases

   "Many different kinds of bacteria can lead to food infections. One of the most common is Salmonella, which is found in the intestines of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Salmonella can spread to humans v

3. Viruses Protozoa

   "Viruses are another type of pathogen that can lead to food infections, however they are less predominant than bacteria. Viruses differ from bacteria in that they cannot grow and reproduce in foods. I

4. Mold Toxins

   "Mold can grow on fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, poultry, and dairy products, and typically appears as gray or green “fur.” Warm, humid, or damp conditions encourage mold to grow on food. Molds ar