April 2024

Course Content: Introduction Food contamination refers to the inadvertent (i.e. unintentional) introduction or presence of contaminants in food, which can include biological or chemical agents, foreign matter, or other substances. These contaminants have the potential to compromise the safety or suitability of food, leading to adverse health effects upon consumption. In simpler terms, food contamination

Bacteria Bacteria are tiny, single-celled organisms found almost everywhere. They lack a nucleus and other organelles, with their genetic material floating in the cytoplasm. Unlike viruses, they have ribosomes for protein synthesis. Bacteria come in various shapes and sizes, with some causing diseases and others being beneficial. They play vital roles in ecosystems, from decomposing