The scientific discipline which deals with the handling, preparation and
storage of food is known as food safety. The primary focus of this
discipline is to prevent the occurrence and spread of food-borne
illnesses. Food can be contaminated in several ways such as physical
contamination, biological contamination and chemical contamination. Food
safety also seeks to prevent harm to consumers. The primary focus areas
for protecting consumers are safety between industry and the market, and
then between the market and the consumer. Food safety considerations
between industry and market are processes related to food hygiene,
labeling of food and pesticide residues. The market to consumer
considerations are safe delivery and preparation of food. This book is
compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about
the theory and practice of food safety. It aims to equip students and
experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.
Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be
greatly assisted by this book.