This volume takes an in-depth look at various biological and chemical hazards in food and food products that pose health threats. It also outlines methods and practices for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of these hazards in food production processes. The new scientific research and case studies presented in the volume cover mycotoxins, foodborne pathogens, antibiotic residues from dairy animals, pesticide residues, the presence of heavy metals in food, and more.

Chapters also address food allergy management and offer lessons and practices in food recall situations.

The authors discuss the various food toxins, their sources, as well as management, mitigation, and prevention strategies. Also addressed are the specific adverse effects on people with health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and more.

This book is organized in such a way that each chapter treats one major food safety hazard and offers novel control methods for health, food safety, and quality enhancement through various means.

Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products: Prevention, Practices, and Management

will aid researchers and policymakers as it illustrates the various aspects of food safety hazards and how to analyze and control these potential health threats.


Format Inbunden Omfång 328 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Apple Academic Press Inc. Utgivningsdatum 2022-06-16 ISBN 9781774637135