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1 kwi 2022 · Learn what food contamination is, how it affects consumers, and how to prevent it with proper food handling practices. Find out the three types of food contamination (biological, chemical, and physical) and their examples, sources, and effects.
4 paź 2024 · Learn about the causes, consequences and prevention of foodborne diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide every year. Find out the key facts, major foodborne illnesses and causes, and the global burden of food contamination.
14 lis 2023 · Learn about food contamination by microorganisms, chemicals, and physical factors, and how to prevent and detect it. Explore chapters and articles on food contamination sources, mechanisms, effects, and solutions from ScienceDirect Topics.
16 maj 2023 · Food contamination is the presence of harmful chemicals and microorganisms in food that can cause illness. Learn about the common causes, effects and ways to prevent food contamination, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Contaminants are substances that have not been intentionally added to food. Food production processes can lead to substances entering the food at any moment: during manufacturing, handling, storage, processing or distribution. Contaminants can also enter the food from the environment.
24 kwi 2024 · Learn about the food production chain and the risks of contamination at each step, from production to preparation. Find out how to prevent foodborne illnesses and what to do if you get sick.
29 lut 2024 · The IAEA supports Member States to use radiometric and related tools to detect, monitor and track contaminants in foods, such as pesticides, veterinary drugs, mycotoxins and radionuclides. It also helps set standards and MRLs for food safety and quality.
