Why is pest control considered a critical prerequisite programme in food safety management?
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A
Pests are only an aesthetic concern
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B
Pests carry and transmit pathogenic microorganisms, cause physical contamination (droppings, hair, body parts), damage food and packaging, and their presence indicates failures in building maintenance and hygiene that could compromise the entire food safety system
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C
Pest control is only needed in rural food businesses
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D
Pests only affect stored dry goods