Food safety is a paramount concern for public health
globally, particularly with the
burgeoning food markets and complex manufacturing chains.
With the increasing
popularity of ready-to-eat foods, such as freshly chopped
fruits and salads, the risk
of foodborne illnesses escalates, necessitating a
comprehensive approach from
farm to fork. This chapter underscores the importance of
adopting a One Health
strategy to prevent and control the spread of foodborne
pathogens, especially in
minimally processed fruits and vegetables consumed raw.
Despite their health
benefits, these foods pose significant microbiological risks
due to inadequate
disinfection and oversight of transmission routes. The
chapter synthesizes existing
knowledge on microbiological contamination, notable
outbreaks, bacterial strains,
and mitigation strategies, spanning from production to
consumption. It also
addresses challenges associated with food modification,
disinfection, and
contamination sources at various stages, offering insights
valuable to researchers
and food producers invested in enhancing food safety and
quality.
Author (s) Details
Maria Isabel Santos
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Madalena Grácio
Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon,
1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal.
Mariana Camoesas Silva
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University,
1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Laurentina Pedroso
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Ana Lima
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Please see the link :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rpmab/v3/8496E
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