Foodborne Pathogens and Food Safety Regulations
Mahesh Pattabhiramaiah, Shanthala Mallikarjunaiah
Abstract
Food safety is a global issue, and consumers deserve the benefit of healthy and nutritious food. A substantial percentage of diseases that have dire implications on the environment and human health are caused by foodborne pathogens (FBP). Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites cause human disease. Global interventions by food producers, companies, and policymakers in recent decades have ensured that food supply achieves the high standard demanded by health authorities, protecting public health, and reducing monetary losses from foodborne diseases. To fulfill this aim, many projects and strategies have been established globally by both government departments and the private sector. Foodborne diseases caused by bacteria, environmental pollutants, and chemical contaminants pose a major problem for public health, as new risks are increasingly arising while others are being managed. In this context, to detect possible threats, perform a risk analysis, and an effective sanitary surveillance system is immediately required to monitor foodborne disease outbreaks globally.