Which of the following is listed as a source of physical hazards?

• A. Sabotage
• B. Packaging materials
• C. Cleaning materials/equipment
• D. Notice boards

Answer: (A)

Physical hazards are solid objects that could end up in food and pose a risk to people. Sabotage is a source of physical hazards because it involves deliberate contamination or tampering by someone, which can introduce foreign bodies or harmful substances into food. This makes sabotage a direct example of how physical hazards can arise in a food operation, highlighting the need for security measures, tamper-evident packaging, and strict access controls to prevent intentional contamination.

Notice boards aren’t hazards at all, and while packaging materials or cleaning materials/equipment can become physical hazards if they fail or are mishandled, sabotage specifically points to intentional contamination and is the category most clearly listed as a source of physical hazards.