L30: Food toxicology and chemical surveillance Flashcards
1
Q
What does FSA 1990 say?
A
Due diligence to protect the food chain
2
Q
What are two examples of processing and packaging contaminants?
A
Acrylamide, BPA
3
Q
Which scheme randomly samples slaughtered population for contaminants?
A
National Surveillance Scheme
4
Q
How do polyaromatic hydrocarbons affect pigs
A
Addictive
5
Q
What does polyaromatic hydrocarbon poisoning look like at PM?
A
Hepatomegaly with haemorrhagic stippling and friability, ascites, oedema
6
Q
What do you do if pig is severely affected by polyaromatic hydrocarbons?
A
Euthanase
7
Q
What kind of toxicity do polyaromatic hydrocarbons show?
A
Dose-dependent
8
Q
What do you need if moving affected pigs to a new site within 21 days?
A
Exceptional movement license
9
Q
What does lead poisoning cause in chickens?
A
Egg peritonitis
