Across
- 3. The date printed on food packaging indicating the last date for optimal freshness or safety.
- 8. Techniques used to maintain food at safe temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth.
- 9. The process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes.
- 10. The act of lowering food temperature to slow down bacterial growth, typically in refrigeration.
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- 1. The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling.
- 2. To make something impure or unclean by exposure to or addition of harmful substances.
- 4. The process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease.
- 5. Practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation.
- 6. The methods of keeping food in a safe and suitable environment to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- 7. Microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food.
