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If a hair gets into food, it could be introducing ___________ contamination into the food?

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Wouldn't it be physical contamination? However, "Physical contamination happens when actual objects contaminate foods. Sometimes when a food is physically contaminated, it can also be biologically contaminated. This is because the physical contamination might harbour dangerous bacteria, for example a fingernail."
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Biological contamination is when bacteria or toxins contaminate food and is a common cause of food poisoning and food spoilage
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