Microbial Safety of Foods in the Supply Chain and Food Security
Journal Title: Advances in Food Technology and Nutritional Sciences - Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Most foodborne outbreaks in recent years have been linked to microbial contamination of food products. These food outbreaks can cause considerable food losses, and hence can play a role in global food insecurity. We discuss the importance of microbial food safety in the supply chain to reduce the potential for contamination. Microbial contamination may take place at prefarming, farming or post-farming stages of the food supply chain. Campylobacter, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157:H7 STEC E. coli are the most common pathogenic bacteria associated with food safety issues in the food supply chain. Efficient process controls and effective food safety management systems are vital elements to reduce microbial contamination and improve food security.
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Malik A. Hussain
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