Biological Hazards Unveiled: Top Sources of Biohazards You Should Know

by Jay Speakman

Biological hazards—bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi—can lurk in food processing plants, hospitals, offices, farms and any setting where living organisms meet people or what we eat. They spread rapidly via air, water, surfaces or carriers (humans, animals, insects), as seen in the 2022 Salmonella-cantaloupe outbreak that hospitalized dozens. Effective control hinges on targeted measures—PPE, rigorous hygiene, food-safety (HACCP) systems and adherence to CDC/WHO standards—grounded in lessons from past epidemics.

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