Food
Contamination
Contamination
Food contamination referred
to food that are spoiled or tainted because they either contain microorganisms,
such a bacteria or parasites, or toxic substances that make them unfit for
consumption (Mega & Colvin, 2002).
to food that are spoiled or tainted because they either contain microorganisms,
such a bacteria or parasites, or toxic substances that make them unfit for
consumption (Mega & Colvin, 2002).
Food
Borne Disease
Borne Disease
Food borne disease refers to
any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food, pathogenic
bacteria, viruses or parasites that contaminate food. Food borne illness
usually arises from improper handling, preparation, storage or poor personal
hygiene of food handlers. Poor hygiene practice of food handlers will lead to
food contamination which will result to food borne disease. Examples include;
typhoid fever, shigellosis etc.
any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food, pathogenic
bacteria, viruses or parasites that contaminate food. Food borne illness
usually arises from improper handling, preparation, storage or poor personal
hygiene of food handlers. Poor hygiene practice of food handlers will lead to
food contamination which will result to food borne disease. Examples include;
typhoid fever, shigellosis etc.
Reduction
in Manpower
in Manpower
Poor hygiene practice of food
handlers will lead to food borne disease or illness which will make the
individual no to be able to perform his/her daily task which will bring about
an increase in the economy hence causes reduction in manpower as well as the
wages or salary of that individual.
handlers will lead to food borne disease or illness which will make the
individual no to be able to perform his/her daily task which will bring about
an increase in the economy hence causes reduction in manpower as well as the
wages or salary of that individual.
Reference
Mega
& Colvin (2003). Food and Diet (2nd
ed). Mary Grey Publishing
& Colvin (2003). Food and Diet (2nd
ed). Mary Grey Publishing
Company INC. South Africa. Pp 10 – 11.
