Foodborne illnesses can lead to ___ and ___ in populations.

Mortality and economic loss

True or False: Food safety is only important in large-scale food production.

False. Food safety is important at home and in all food settings.

Fill in the blank: Physical hazards in food include ___ and ___ materials.

Wood and stones

What is the primary cause of food intoxication?

Toxins produced by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.

Riddle: I can be found in your food but often come from soil or air, I may make you sick if not handled with care. What am I?

Microbial pathogens

Food quality is influenced by both positive aspects, like flavor, and negative aspects like ___ and ___.

Spoilage and contamination

What does HACCP stand for and why is it important?

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point; it is important for preventing food safety hazards during processing.

True or False: Chemical hazards only refer to intentionally added substances.

False. Chemical hazards can also include unintentional contaminants.

Fill in the blank: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the ___ Act.

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

What role does the Codex Alimentarius Commission play in food safety?

It establishes international food standards to protect consumer health and facilitate trade.