Which is an example of a physical food contaminant?

A piece of glass.

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  1. A piece of glass ✔
  2. Salmonella bacteria
  3. A pesticide residue

Why: Physical contaminants include objects such as hair, glass, metal, pests, jewelry, dirt, and fingernails.

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Answer: A piece of glass. Physical contaminants include objects such as hair, glass, metal, pests, jewelry, dirt, and fingernails.

  1. Food safety en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
    objects such as hair, plant stalks or pieces of plastic and metal
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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