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Home » Topics » Contamination Control » Physical

Physical

Physical contamination of food and beverages encompasses foreign material that makes its way into product at some point during growing, harvesting, storage, manufacturing, processing, or distribution.
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    Food Safety Five Ep. 23: One of 2025’s Hottest Topics—Microplastics in Food

    By: Bailee Henderson
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    Top Ten Food Safety Scientific Studies of 2025

    By: Bailee Henderson
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    Key Unveils COMPASS Optical Sorter for Foreign Material in Leafy Greens

    By: Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
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    EFSA to Publish Scientific Advice on Risks of Microplastics in Food by End-2027

    By: Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
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    Bonus Episode: Kye Luker on How External X-Ray Inspection Helps Close the Gap on Foreign Material
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