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It was found that Boojho ate chaat from a street hawker while returning from school. After returning to home, his stomach began to ache and he fell ill. What could be the reason?


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Food contamination:

  1. Boojho had been a victim of food contamination as the street food might have been contaminated by the presence of microorganisms.
  2. Food contamination refers to the presence of harmful microorganisms and chemicals in food.
  3. This may be due to contaminated food.
  4. Street food often gets contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms.
  5. The shop's unhygienic environment draws flies and promotes the growth of infections.
  6. The serving utensils might occasionally become infected with germs as well.
  7. It invites a number of painful and deadly infections, including dysentery, cholera, and diarrhea.

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