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Most of us are concerned with buying healthful foods. We read labels, buy organic and do everything we can to consume foods that are good for us. The way we prepare and store food can be just as important. It is imperative to know what are hazards to food safety and how we can make sure our food isn't being contaminated by these hazards. more »
Most people do not take even a moment to consider all of those who have come before them when shopping at their local grocery. You don't know where that cart has been, who used it and what was inside. Also, you could be bringing in germs on your own items that you would never want in close contact with your food.
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Sourdough starters are popular because they are easy to create and easy to share with friends and co-workers. Unfortunately they can also pose a significant health risk if not handled properly. more »
In a working kitchen, safe food handling must be practiced at all times, and not just on the line. Food storage, refrigerator organization and the cooks' knowledge of proper procedures are all part of what makes a kitchen operate safely. Knowing what food safety professionals might look for during inspection will help you determine... more »
Opening a food business can be a slow process, but is usually very rewarding. You'll be most likely to succeed if you take your time to evaluate the market and choose the best option for your surroundings. more »
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Foodborne illnesses can cause a lot of pain and misery. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are around 76,000 cases of foodborne... more »
In a world where the vast majority of the food we eat is packaged and labeled, it can be easy to miss or ignore the critical food safety... more »
A lot of the time when people go camping they want to be tough during their journey in the wild outdoors. But campers should never live on the... more »
We've all been to a restaurant and asked ourselves, "How safe is the food coming out of that kitchen?" Now ask the same question about the food... more »
With coleslaw, hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad on the menu, a cookout is a veritable gustatory delight. That is, of course, unless one of... more »
Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. Food can transmit disease from person to person as well as serve as a growth medium for bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Debates on genetic food safety include such issues as impact of genetically modified food on health of further generations and genetic pollution of environment, which can destroy natural biological diversity. In developed countries there are intricate standards for food preparation, whereas in lesser developed countries the main issue is simply the availability of adequate safe water, which is usually a critical item.I. A. Shiklomanov, Appraisal and Assessment of World Water Resources, Water International 25(1): 11-32, 2000
Regulatory agencies
European Union
The parliament of the European Union (EU) makes legislation in the form of directives and regulations, many of which are mandatory for member states and which therefore must incorporated into individual countries national legislation. As a very large organisation that exists to remove barriers to trade between member states, and into which individual member states have only a proportional influence, the outcome is often seen as an excessively bureaucratic one size fits all approach. However, in relation to food safety the tendency to err on the side of maximum protection for the consumer may be seen as a positive benefit. The EU parliament is informed on food safety matters by the European Food Safety Authority.
Individual member states may also have other legislation and controls in respect of food safety, provided that they do not prevent trade with other states, and can differ considerably in their internal structures and approaches to the regulatory control of food safety.
United Kingdom
The UK Food Standards Agenc read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food+safety
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