Microorganisms that contaminate food are collectively referred to as

1) biological agents

2) physical objects

3) chemical contaminants

4) viruses

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Dalton Phillips

Biology

29 October, 09:04

Microorganisms that contaminate food are collectively referred to as

1) biological agents

2) physical objects

3) chemical contaminants

4) viruses

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Ashlee Salinas · Answer 1

The right answer is 1) biological agents.

All biological, chemical and physical hazards must be considered in the food chain.

Examples of biological agents: Hepatitis A and E viruses, Rotaviruses, Clostridium, Bacillus cereus, as well as parasites (Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba hystolytica, Giardia, Ascaris, Tenia ...).

Microorganisms that contaminate food are collectively referred to as1) biological agents2) physical objects3) chemical contaminants4) viruses

Microorganisms that contaminate food are collectively referred to as

1) biological agents

2) physical objects

3) chemical contaminants

4) viruses