Food Protection Pt. 2 Flashcards
Naturally-occurring chemical/toxicological hazards
toxins produced by plants, animals or microorganisms
ie. aflatoxins in peanuts, poisonous neuro toxins in mushrooms, scombotoxins in fish
Intentionally added chemical/toxicological hazards
chemicals added beyond acceptable limits
ie. sodium nitrate additives
unintentionally added chemical/toxicological hazards
sanitation or maintenance chemicals, pesticides or environmental pollutants
toxic metals include:
copper, brass, cadmium, lead, zinc
Big 8 food allergens
- crustaceans
- eggs
- fish
- milk (dairy)
- peanuts
- soy
- tree nuts
- wheat
T/F: Food allergens are considered chemical hazards by the FDA
T
Chemical hazards of meat and poultry found in raw materials
pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, toxins, fertilizers, fungicides, heavy metals, PCBs
Potential sources/routes of contamination in food
-incoming materials
-food contact surfaces
-non-food chemicals
-employees
-zinc in galvanized containers can make acidic foods poisonous
-incorrect labeling of food allergens
- cross contamination
Hazard that may be intentionally added to milk for purpose of economic gain
melamine (artificially increases apparent protein content)
Hazard that may be intentionally added to tumeric for purpose of economic gain
lead chromate
-chemical with vibrant yellow color
Hazard that may be intentionally added to chili powder for purpose of economic gain
Sudan I
-orange-red powder added as a coloring agent but is a carcinogen
Animal drug residues may be of concern for what kind of foods?
Foods on animal origin ie. muscle/organ meat, eggs, honey and milk
heavy metals may be of concern in what type of foods?
foods that are the result of agricultural practices such as use of pesticides containing heavy metals or because crops are grown in soil containing elevated levels of heavy metals due to industrial waste, leaching from equipment, containers, etc.
Where are mycotoxins most commonly found?
Grains, peanuts, fruits, and tree nuts
acidic foods can become contaminated in gray enamelware containers and become poisonous
N/A