Food Security: Microbiological and Chemical Risks

Schlundt, Jørgen; Tay, Moon Y. F.; Hu, Chengcheng; Chen, Liwei

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-23491-1_11

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“…Such differences can lead to variations in the quality of data reported, difficulty in data integration and comparison and interpretation [ 90 ]. A plan of action to make improvements to ASEAN RASFF was adopted at the ASEAN ministerial meeting on agriculture and forestry in 2018, which runs through 2023 [ 91 ]. Such efforts to improve this and other regional networks and tools would benefit from also considering the programme theory developed in this review and addressing issues related to the national context and the status of the various mechanisms identified to facilitate their use better.…”

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The utilisation of tools to facilitate cross-border communication during international food safety events, 1995–2020: a realist synthesis

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Efficient communication and coordination are needed between countries to prevent, detect and respond to international food safety events. While communication tools, networks and systems exist, current evidence suggests that they are only useful within particular contexts and several only target specific geographic areas. There is a need to unpack and explore the mechanisms of how and in what context such communication tools and their components are effective at facilitating international communication and coordination to keep food safe and mitigate the burden of foodborne disease around the world.A realist synthesis was undertaken to understand how and why certain processes and structures of communication tools, used during international food safety events, influence their utility and effectiveness according to different contextual factors. The focus of this review was explanatory and aimed to develop and refine theory regarding how contextual factors trigger specific processes and mechanisms to produce outcomes. Using the realist context–mechanism–outcome configuration of theory development, a range of sources was used to develop an initial programme theory, including the authors’ experience, a scoping review of published papers and grey literature and input from an expert reference committee. Literature was then systematically located and synthesised from several databases with input from the expert reference committee to refine the programme theory.The programme theory developed indicates that when a country has interests in food import or export, has the technical infrastructure to detect and respond to food safety events, and is governed in accordance with regional and/or global laws and regulations relating to food control and global health security, then specific mechanisms will facilitate various outcomes. Mechanisms include trust, experience, support, awareness, understanding, a sense of community, standardisation and intersectoral collaboration. The outcomes include using communication tools to relay information abroad and the prevention of foodborne diseases, among others.Components of such communication tools may be adapted according to different contextual factors to promote, support and improve their use. Improving international coordination and communication during international food safety events is in the interest of global health security and can mitigate the global burden of foodborne disease.

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“…With the increasing concern about sustainability, food microbiologists are also playing a role in the development of more environmentally friendly food production methods. For example, the use of microorganisms for food preservation and the creation of new, sustainable food products are becoming increasingly important (Schlundt et al, 2020). The use of microorganisms for food preservation, such as the use of lactic acid bacteria for the production of fermented foods, is a sustainable alternative to traditional food preservation methods, such as heat treatment and chemical preservatives.…”

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Synergizing Food Safety, Quality and Genetic Improvement: The Intersection of Food Microbiology and Processing

Sami¹,

Haider²,

Imran³

et al. 2023

Bull. Biol. All. Sci. Res.

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The fusion of food microbiology and processing has given rise, to a field that encompasses food safety, quality and genetic enhancement. This convergence plays a role in ensuring the safety, nutritional value and overall superiority of the food we consume. By integrating knowledge of microbiology with genetic improvement strategies significant progress has been made in preservation methods and food processing techniques. Innovative processing technologies have proven effective in mitigating the presence of microorganisms and extending the shelf life of food products thereby enhancing food safety. Techniques such as high pressure processing pulsed fields and ultraviolet light have gained recognition for their ability to regulate microbial populations and maintain the nutritional integrity of food. This comprehensive approach to food safety combines principles from both microbiology and processing to address challenges and safeguard health. Concurrently strategies in the realm of food microbiology and processing strive to enhance the quality and nutritional value of our meals. Probiotics, which are microorganisms that offer health benefits are employed to promote wellbeing, bolster function and overall vitality. Through engineering probiotics can be customized to target health advantages. The presence of antibiotic microorganisms like Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella poses a risk, to food safety. To tackle this problem various approaches are utilized, such as enhancement, focused antimicrobial techniques and rigorous compliance, with safety protocols. The utilization of rapid microbiological methods, such as PCR and metagenomics, enables improved monitoring and detection of evolving microorganisms, thereby enhancing food safety. DNA-based techniques are used to combat microbial food fraud, authenticate products, detect adulteration, and trace the origins of ingredients, all of which contribute to consumer trust and the integrity of the food supply chain.

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“…It is worth noting that the food security debate has become more intense while considering the food safety concerns due to foodborne diseases, which are typically caused by the toxic chemical viruses, bacteria and parasites that enter into the human body through contaminated food (Schlundt et al, 2020;Potter, 2021). As stated in the World Health Organization's 2022 report, more than 200 foodborne diseases, including diarrhea and cancer, impact all age groups, from newborns and young children to the elderly and the chronically ill (Gallo et al, 2020;Schlundt et al, 2020;Potter, 2021). Moreover, 1/10th, about 600 million people worldwide became sick, while 33 million healthy people died after consuming contaminated food.…”

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Zero-hunger through the lens of food security in populous Asia: pre and post-pandemic

Ashraf,

Jun,

Ali

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Food security is a matter of human existence and a top agenda item of United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs); in the wake of the fact that 2.37 billion people are classified as either undernourished or unable to sustain regular intake of nutrient-dense diet, is a matter of prime importance across the globe. Our study investigated the zero-hunger reality through the prism of food security impacted by the consumption of fixed capital (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing), environmental temperature surges, arable land, agricultural land, nitrogen and phosphate nutrient usage in the context of the most populous Asian countries. We employed the quantitative approach to investigate our problem by relying on the data collected from the FAOstat, World Bank, Economist Impact, and national statistics bureaus spanning 2016 to 2020 for six Asian countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. This study’s findings explain that environmental temperature surges and arable land negatively affect food security, while fertilizers and fixed capital consumptions positively impact food security. Moreover, the study findings pave the path for policymakers and businesses to find the best approaches to enhancing food security, hygiene, quality, availability and wealth prosperity in these specific countries, which are half the world’s population, i.e., approximately 4 billion.

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Food Security: Microbiological and Chemical Risks

Cited by 9 publications

References 99 publications

The utilisation of tools to facilitate cross-border communication during international food safety events, 1995–2020: a realist synthesis

The utilisation of tools to facilitate cross-border communication during international food safety events, 1995–2020: a realist synthesis

Synergizing Food Safety, Quality and Genetic Improvement: The Intersection of Food Microbiology and Processing

Zero-hunger through the lens of food security in populous Asia: pre and post-pandemic

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