State 4 risk taken when buying food - JSS2 Home economics Food purchasing, processing, preservation and safety Question

 

  1. Contamination: When buying food there is a risk of the food being contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemical substances. This is a very significant concern when purchasing food.

2. Allergen: Food allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, and shellfish can pose a serious risk to individuals with allergies.

3. Food-borne illnesses: Consuming contaminated or improperly handled food cab lead to food-borne illnesses, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain.

4. Food fraud: Food fraud involves the deliberate misrepresentation of food products for economic gain. Examples are; mislabeling, dilution, substitution, etc.