What are the three main types of food contamination?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or almost 1 in 10 globally, fall ill after eating contaminated food each year. To protect public health, it is essential to understand the three main types of food contamination: biological, chemical, and physical.