Category: Food handling

According to the World Health Organization, unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, or chemical substances causes more than 200 diseases. A leading cause of such illness is cross contamination in food, where these harmful microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one food item or surface to another.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide fall ill from contaminated food annually. Understanding what are the 4 stages of food contamination, and the ways it can happen, is a crucial step toward protecting your health and well-being.