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Hazards A biological, chemical or physical agent that is likely to cause illness or injury
Cross Contamination The transfer of substance or disease causing microorganisms from
contaminated foods to previously safe food
Direct Cross Contamination When raw food touches other food
Indirect Cross Contamination The use of contaminated equipment, surfaces or hands to
process food
Cross Contamination by Drip Contaminated fluids from improperly stored raw food
comes in contact with non contaminated foods
Minamata Disease A form of nervous system destroying mercury poisoning (Caused by
chemical Intoxication)
Economic Adulteration The use of Chemical products to alter food to enhance its value