Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Food Safety Hazards part 1 | Page 8

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Food Safety Hazards Causes of food poisoning
If you eat contaminated food you are likely to suffer from food poisoning or a food-borne illness In addition to physical and chemical contamination, food poisoning can be caused by biological contamination i.e. • Micro-organisms: 1. Bacteria 2. Viruses 3. Moulds and fungi • Natural Poisons in food itself • Metals 1. growing crops 2. cooking utensils 3. tinning industry

This is mould on bread