This book provides a concise, accessible and affordable source of reference covering a wide range of known and emerging food safety hazards, both biological and chemical.
This book provides a concise, accessible and affordable source of reference covering a wide range of known and emerging food safety hazards, both biological and chemical.
Richard Lawley is a food microbiologist and information specialist with over 25 years experience. He has worked in the food manufacturing industry, as a University Lecturer, and as a Senior Scientific Adviser at Leatherhead Food International. He now writes on food safety and technology issues and runs an independent information consultancy, Food Safety Info, and a related web site www.foodsafetywatch.com. Laurie Curtis has over 20 years experience as a microbiologist. She worked at Leatherhead Food International for over ten years, initially as a Senior Research Scientist and then as a Senior Scientific Adviser within the Information Division, specialising in food safety and microbiology. She now works as a part time freelance technical writer and information specialist. Trained as a biochemist, Judy Davis worked for some years in the pharmaceutical industry before joining Leatherhead Food International in 1993. As a Senior Scientific Adviser, she authored many technical reports covering research in food science, ingredients, health trends and food patents. She now works as a part time freelance technical writer and information specialist.
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Section 1: Chapter 1: Biological Hazards Chapter 2: Bacteria Chapter 3: Viruses Chapter 4: Parasites Chapter 5: Protozoa Chapter 6: Nematodes Chapter 7: Other parasites Chapter 8: Prions Section 2: Chapter 9: Chemical Hazards Chapter 10: Biological toxins Chapter 11: Fungal toxins Chapter 12: Plant toxins Chapter 13: Fish toxins Chapter 14: Biogenic amines Chapter 15: Non-biological chemical contaminants Chapter 16: Contaminants produced during processing Chapter 17: Contaminants from food contact materials Chapter 18: Environmental contaminants Chapter 19: Veterinary residues Section 3: Chapter 20: Allergens Chapter 21: Food allergy Chapter 22: Specific allergens Chapter 23: Allergen control options Chapter 24: Allergen legislation Chapter 25: Food Safety Legislation Chapter 26: Sources of further information