Certified HACCP Auditor Practice Exam

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What is considered a chemical hazard in food safety?

  1. An allergen

  2. A physical defect in food

  3. A microbial contamination

  4. A deviation from standards

The correct answer is: An allergen

A chemical hazard in food safety refers specifically to substances that can cause harm when they contaminate food products. Allergens are classified as chemical hazards because they are naturally occurring proteins in certain foods that can provoke severe reactions in susceptible individuals, such as those with food allergies. The other options do not represent chemical hazards. Physical defects in food pertain to contamination caused by foreign objects or materials, which are categorized as physical hazards. Microbial contamination involves harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and this falls under biological hazards. A deviation from standards typically relates to regulatory non-compliance or failure in process control but does not inherently constitute a chemical hazard. Therefore, allergens, as inherently biological compounds that elicit chemical reactions in the body, fit the definition of a chemical hazard best among the choices provided.

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