Microorganisms of Food Safety Concern
Better understanding of the causative agents of spoilage and poisoning in food is the foundation to food safety. Here are the most common bacteria and…
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Food-Borne Viral Infections: Diagnosis & Control Measures
Foodborne viral infections are caused by viruses that can contaminate foods during all stages of the food supply chain. The most common types of foodborne…
Diagnosis, Treatment & Control of Common Food-borne Diseases
Foodborne diseases are caused by contamination of food and occur at any stage of the food production, delivery and consumption chain. They can result from…
Chlamydial Zoonoses
Chlamydial zoonoses refer to infectious diseases caused by chlamydial species that can be transmitted from animals to humans. One of the most notable zoonotic chlamydial…
Rickettsial Zoonoses: Diagnosis, Treatment & Control Measures
Rickettsial zoonoses, a group of vector-borne illnesses caused by Gram-negative obligate intracellular bacteria, are transmitted by ticks, fleas, lice, and mites. The advancement of molecular…
Parasitic Zoonoses: Diagnosis, Treatment & Control Measures
Parasitic zoonoses are diseases caused by parasitic organisms that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Parasites such as protozoa, helminths, and arthropods can cause…
Bacterial Zoonoses: Classification, Diagnosis and Control
Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that are naturally transmitted between humans and animals. They can be transmitted by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. Bacteria are…
Viral Zoonoses: Diagnosis, Treatment & Control Measures
Viral zoonoses are infectious diseases caused by viruses that are transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases can involve multiple-host infections and are typically referred…
Mistake-Proofing Food Safety in Ready-to-Eat Meals with Poka-Yoke
In food processing, especially in ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, the stakes are unforgiving. A single mislabel, a missing ingredient, or a broken seal can trigger costly recalls,…
Lactose Intolerance
Simply put, lactose intolerance is the inability of an individual to digest lactose (milk sugar). This complication often leads to undesirable side effects. Lactose intolerance…