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A Risk in Food Processing - Biological

Multi-hazard protection

Across various sectors of the global food industry, workers need comfortable, reliable personal protection equipment (PPE) that protects against hazards while also protecting food products against possible contamination. As a global leader in safety solutions, Ansell offers a wide range of food compliant hand and body protection solutions for managing cut, chemical, thermal and contamination risks across the food production chain.

SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION

A Risk in Food Processing - Biological

Biological

Biological contamination occurs when food becomes contaminated by humans, animals, bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms. It can lead to food-borne illness.

A Risk in Food Processing - Chemical

Chemical

Chemical contamination happens when food comes into contact with toxic chemicals, which can lead to chemical food poisoning.

A Risk in Food Processing - Physical

Physical

Physical contamination is when an object enters food at some stage of the production or preparation process. This can be a choking hazard, and can often introduce biological contaminants as well. 

A Risk in Food Processing - Allergenic

Allergen cross-contamination

Allergen cross-contamination occurs when even trace amounts of an allergen is transferred to a different food, posing a risk to people with food allergies.

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