Food Safety: Making Foods Safe and Free From Pathogens

This book discusses the major improvement in food safety management in the last twenty years, including food hygiene, research, and challenges. It also covers HACCP, GMP practices, food laws, and the causes of food allergies, adulteration, genetically modified seeds, and crops. It discusses the difference between traditional and organic farming and the role of FDA and WHO in food safety.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the significant advancements in food safety management over the past two decades. It provides a comprehensive understanding of food hygiene, tracing the extensive research conducted in this field and the challenges that lie ahead in ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food. The book explores the roles and responsibilities of various sectors of society, including governments, the food industry, consumers, and academia, in upholding food safety standards. It also discusses important topics such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines, as well as food laws.

What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage of food allergies, adulteration, genetically modified seeds and crops, GM fruits and vegetables, and their impact on human health. The author delves into the differences between traditional and organic farming, shedding light on the benefits and challenges of each approach. Additionally, the book discusses the importance of using foods suitable for space shuttle missions and the role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and WHO (World Health Organization) in food safety.

The author also emphasizes the significance of bacteriocins, which are natural preservatives obtained from bacteria with GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. They discuss the role of packaging in food storage and preservation, highlighting its importance in maintaining the quality and safety of food products.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in food safety, nutrition, and agriculture. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the latest developments in these fields, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367701994