Practical Food Safety: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions

Practical Food Safety

Practical Food Safety: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions provides a broad and multidisciplinary examination of food safety, addressing microbiological, chemical, technological, environmental, and regulatory concerns across the food supply chain. The book examines safety issues affecting fresh produce, seafood, poultry, meat and meat products, processed foods, and agricultural commodities. It covers microbial growth and spoilage, foodborne poisoning, food handling, packaging, post-harvest preservation, food additives, banned chemicals and veterinary drugs, as well as emerging challenges associated with climate change and global food trade. The book also presents current research, innovative approaches, and future directions for improving food quality and protecting consumers.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive overview of modern food safety
• Microbiological and chemical food safety hazards
• Foodborne pathogens and food poisoning
• Microbial growth, contamination, and spoilage
• Safety of meat and meat products
• Poultry and seafood safety
• Fresh fruit and vegetable safety
• Processed food safety
• Food handling and manufacturing hygiene
• Packaging and post-harvest preservation
• Food additives and chemical contaminants
• Banned chemicals and veterinary drug residues
• Food safety risks in global food trade
• Climate change and emerging food safety challenges
• Economical and environmentally friendly food-safety technologies
• Food safety regulations, guidelines, and risk management
• Current research and future perspectives