Slivers of metal from a faulty can opener have accidentally contaminated food being served in a cafeteria. the cause of the foodborne illness that occurs afterward is classified as:

The cause of foodborne illness that occur afterward is classified as a physical hazard. A physical hazard takes place when it is either in contact or having no contact but involves the environmental hazards such as having a silver mental from a faulty can opener can lead the food contaminated because it is considered to be a physical hazard.