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Flashcards in L30: Food toxicology and chemical surveillance Deck (9)
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1
Q

What does FSA 1990 say?

A

Due diligence to protect the food chain

2
Q

What are two examples of processing and packaging contaminants?

A

Acrylamide, BPA

3
Q

Which scheme randomly samples slaughtered population for contaminants?

A

National Surveillance Scheme

4
Q

How do polyaromatic hydrocarbons affect pigs

A

Addictive

5
Q

What does polyaromatic hydrocarbon poisoning look like at PM?

A

Hepatomegaly with haemorrhagic stippling and friability, ascites, oedema

6
Q

What do you do if pig is severely affected by polyaromatic hydrocarbons?

A

Euthanase

7
Q

What kind of toxicity do polyaromatic hydrocarbons show?

A

Dose-dependent

8
Q

What do you need if moving affected pigs to a new site within 21 days?

A

Exceptional movement license

9
Q

What does lead poisoning cause in chickens?

A

Egg peritonitis

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