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Question
Discuss about three types of hazards along with an example for each.
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| Types of Hazards | Example |
| A physical hazard is any physical material not normally found in food. | Wood, stones, parts of pests, hair, etc. |
| Chemical hazards are chemicals or deleterious substances that may be intentionally or unintentionally added to foods. | Pesticides, chemical residues, toxic metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, preservatives, food colours etc. |
| Biological hazards are living organisms and include microbiological organisms. | Visible: Fly, cockroaches, etc. Invisible: Bacteria, yeast, virus, etc. |
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