Shaw, Ian C.,

Food safety : the science of keeping food safe / by Ian C. Shaw. - Second edition. - xiv, 548 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Food risk -- Bacteria -- Viruses -- Parasites -- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (bse) -- Chemical contaminants -- Natural toxins -- Endocrine disrupting chemicals -- Genetically modified food -- Colours, flavours and preservatives -- Food irradiation -- Food safety and the unborn child -- Organic food -- Food allergy -- Food legislation -- Radioactivity in food -- Food supplements -- Food terrorism -- Food authenticity.

Food safety is a multi-faceted subject, using microbiology, chemistry, standards and regulations, and risk management to address issues involving bacterial pathogens, chemical contaminants, natural toxicants, additive safety, allergens, and more. This revised edition has been updated with the latest information on food safety.

College of Business and Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management


Text in English

9781119133667 (pbk.)

2017037700


Food--Analysis.
Food contamination.
Food--Safety measures.

TX531 / .S5848 2018

664.07 Sh26 2018