Food Contamination and Spoilage

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Across
  1. 3. foods that spoil easily
  2. 4. type of food contamination that deals with accidental contamination with chemicals throughout the product chain
  3. 6. factor that impact food spoilage and contamination
  4. 10. symbol for water activity
  5. 11. can be bought in bulk
  6. 14. example of non perishable food
  7. 15. bacteria responsible for spoilage in canned foods
  8. 19. food that has been corrupted with another substance, either physical, biological or chemical
  9. 20. type of food contamination dealing with foods accidentally contaminated with objects due to employee contamination
  10. 21. type of food contamination that deals with bacteria, mold fungus, parasites, viruses and other toxins
Down
  1. 1. example of perishable food
  2. 2. water requirements of microorganisms
  3. 5. improper storage can lead to problems including food spoilage through ________.
  4. 7. responsible for the ripening process in fruits and vegetables
  5. 8. sign of unhygienic conditions, hint: starts with the letter P
  6. 9. microscopic unicellular fungi
  7. 12. ubiquitous minute unicellular microorganisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye
  8. 13. development of unpleasant smells in fats and oils, which are often accompanied by changes in
  9. 16. multicellular filamentous fungi
  10. 17. food temperatures between 41 and 135 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. 18. their texture and appearance, usually resulting from deterioration in fat and oil.