Chemical hazards
‐ Naturally occurred : mycotoxin,
ciguatoxin, scombrotoxin
‐ Man‐made : cleaning solutions,
food additives, pesticides,
heavy metals
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Biological hazards
‐ Include bacteria, viruses and parasites
‐ Commonly associated with humans and
with raw products entered into the food
processing line
‐ They cause most foodborne illness
and are the primary target of a food
safety program
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