Food spoilage

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Food spoilage is the process whereby food becomes unsuitable for human consumption due to issues of food safety. Spoilage is caused by bacteria and various fungi. An estimated third of the food produced every year for human consumption globally, is lost due to spoilage. Various factors such as type of product, packaging and storage, and whether any to preservative measures are taken, e.g., freezing, canning, processing contribute to the product's shelf life.

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