Hazard in food safety refers to?

• A. A system that prevents pests
• B. Something with the potential to cause harm
• C. A type of food item
• D. A cleaning solution

Answer: (B)

In food safety, a hazard means something with the potential to cause harm. Hazards can be biological (like bacteria or toxins), chemical (like residues or cleaners), or physical (like glass or metal fragments). The important idea is that harm could occur if the hazard is not controlled, depending on exposure and how severe the consequences might be.

So the best description is the broad one: something with the potential to cause harm. A pest-control system is a preventive measure, not a hazard. A type of food item isn’t by itself a hazard. A cleaning solution is a chemical hazard, but the general definition already covers that possibility.