Another Term for Food Contamination Is

Question

Another term for food contamination is
A) rancid.
B) putrefacation
C) food poisoning.
D) food spoilage.
E) putrefied.

Accepted Answer

While all of the choices refer to negative aspects of food, contamination specifically refers to the presence of harmful bacteria or toxins that can cause illness or disease, which is best described as food poisoning. Rancid and spoiled food may be undesirable to eat but doesn't necessarily lead to food poisoning. Putrefaction and putrefied refer to the decomposition of organic matter, which can contribute to food spoilage but is not a direct cause of food contamination.