The transfer of a chemical contaminant from on person, piece of equipment, or area to another that was previously not contaminated with that substance.
Is the transmission of a biological, chemical, of physical hazard to a food through dirt, cleaning cloths, contact with other raw products, dirt, or the hands of food handlers.
The process of transferring bacteria from one person or an object to another person or object. Similar term to cross-infection.
The transfer of harmful biological, chemical or physical agents from one food or surface to another. Transfer occurs through direct contact or by way of a food-contact surface, such as a person's hand, a cutting board, countertop or utensils. Cross-contamination is a major contributing factor in foodborne illness (food poisoning).
The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another. Harmful bacteria can not only be transferred from food to food, but also from hands to food.
means the transfer of harmful substances or disease-causing microorganisms to food by hands, food-contact surfaces, sponges, cloth towels and utensils that touch raw food, are not cleaned, and then touch ready-to-eat foods. Cross-contamination can also occur when raw food touches or drips onto cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
Contamination of a material with another product during production, handling and distribution
The transfer of bacteria from one food item or production area to another, via a VEHICLE OF CONTAMINATION.
The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food to another by means of a nonfood surface such as utensils, equipment or human hands.
transmission of harmful, potentially infectious or unwanted matter between inanimate objects.
The spread of micro-organisms from one surface to another or from something that is contaminated to something that is not.
Contamination that takes place when a person or piece of equipment that has been exposed to a substance contaminates another which had no direct contact. Often referred to as secondary contamination.
The phenomenon of contamination of one substance by another during manufacturing. Potential cause for rejection of product.
