What is biological contamination?

Definition of biological contaminants: Living organisms (such as bacteria, enzymes, fungi, viruses) or their products that can be hazardous to animal or human health if inhaled, swallowed, or otherwise absorbed into the body. read more

Biological contamination namely refers to contamination caused by microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The biological contamination of food is commonly the result of fecal contamination of our food. read more

Biological contaminants could be microorganisms, so small that only can be seen by a microscope such as bacteria and versus, or could be large such as some parasites. A pathogen commonly called a germ is a disease-causing microorganism. read more