The accelerated globalization of the food supply, coupled with toughening government standards, is putting global food production, distribution, and retail industries under a high-intensity spotlight. High publicity cases about foodborne illnesses over recent years have heightened public awareness of food safety issues, and momentum has been building to find new ways to detect and identify foodborne pathogens and eliminate food-related infections and intoxications. This extensively revised Third Edition covers how the incidence and impact of foodborne diseases is determined, foodborne intoxications with an introduction that notes common features among these diseases and control measures that are applicable before and after the basic foodstuff is harvested.* A summary of the foods most association with human infections* A discussion of the principles of laboratory detection of the agent considering the advantages and disadvantages of various procedure* A 'historical to present-day' section* A description of the infection in humans and animals, including reservoirs and the mode of transmission

The accelerated globalization of the food supply, coupled with toughening government standards, is putting global food production, distribution, and retail industries under a high-intensity spotlight. High-publicity cases about foodborne illnesses over recent years have heightened public awareness of food safety issues, and momentum has been building to find new ways to detect and identify foodborne pathogens and eliminate food-related infections and intoxications. This extensively revised 4e covers how the incidence and impact of foodborne diseases is determined, foodborne intoxications with an introduction noting common features among these diseases and control measures that are applicable before and after the basic foodstuff is harvested. - Provides a summary of the

Seafood consumption is the leading cause of foodborne illness with known etiology. It is anticipated that the number of cases will continue to rise over the next decade with shifting preferences to heart-healthy diets, increased travel to coastal destinations, increased consumption of imported fish, the growth of coastal urban communities, and growing segments of the population involved in marine recreation. The greatest seafood intoxication risks in the United States today are ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP), diarrheic shellfish poisoning (DSP), neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP), paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP), puffer fish poisoning, and scombroid fish poisoning. Effective prevention, early diagnosis, symptom management, and case reporting of these illnesses are important to mitigate the potential impact from some of the most potent naturally occurring toxins known to date.

Abstract: The principles of foodborne disease and it causes, transmission and control are presented in a comprehensive reference for students and professionals in food science and public health. Part I examines basic concepts and practices of epidemiology as related to foodborne disease. The magnitude of the foodborne disease problem, patterns of disease outbreak, and chains of infection are discussed. Part II describes the nature, detection, prevention and control of foodborne infections from Salmonella, Clostridium, Vibrio and other bacteria, as well as viral and parasitic infections. Part III reviews intoxications of microbial origin including botulism, staphylococcal intoxications, Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis, and mycotoxicoses. In Part IV, techniques for the safe processing and preservation of foods are presented. These methods prevent foodborne diseases and ensure the consumer of a healthy food supply.

The ever-increasing globalization of the food industry demands new interventions and prevention technologies to improve the safety and quality of food. This multidisciplinary new book presents advanced systems for identifying, analyzing, tracking, and monitoring microbial contaminants in food. Key features: • Highlights emerging and re-emerging foodborne microorganisms and their virulence characteristics • Includes recent approaches for food quality assurance and risk management • Describes the practicality of molecular biology and microbial technologies for effectual control of foodborne infections • Presents a detailed overview of the utilization of recent molecular techniques in food microbiology With expert contributions from experienced academics involved in food microbiology and molecular biology research, this book offers indispensable guidance and a contemporary update of the latest developments in food microbial and molecular biology.

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