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Very often we assume that food is safe and we take food items for granted, especially at a time when we expect high standards in all aspects of life. In fact, hazards in food can exist and harm consumers if the necessary safety precautions are not taken alonUnsafe food is a threat to health
Very often we assume that food is safe and we take food items for granted, especially at a time when we expect high standards in all aspects of life. In fact, hazards in food can exist and harm consumers if the necessary safety precautions are not taken along the food chain. These food-borne hazards can be microbiological, chemical or physical in nature. While most food-borne illnesses resolve on their own and need little or no medical attention, some may need hospitalisation and may even be life-threatening. Everyone may be at risk at any time in their lives. Unsafe food is a threat to human health and ultimately the economy, and disproportionally affect vulnerable people. Every year, millions of people globally suffer from food-borne illness, hundreds of thousands are hospitalised and thousands die. In the EU, over 320,000 such cases are reported each year, but the real number is likely to be much higher. Food can become contaminated at many different stages – on the farm, in processing or distribution facilities, during transit, at retail and food service establishments and in the home. Over the years, we have made progress to prevent both intentional and unintentional... Read more