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Food contamination - causes and prevention

Food contamination occurs when unwanted substances or organisms enter food, making it unsafe or unfit to eat. Contamination can happen at any stage of the food chain: during growing, harvesting…

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This section covers Food contamination - causes and prevention as part of Hygiene in Grade 11 Hospitality Studies. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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