| Description |
xiv, 312 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Food hazards -- Chemical hazards -- Microbiological hazards -- Factors that contribute to foodborne illness -- History of food safety -- Genetically engineered foods -- The case against food biotechnology -- The case in favor of food biotechnology -- Bovine somatotropin -- Food irradiation -- Pesticide residues in foods -- Drinking water quality -- Restaurant food safety -- Early food safety regulation in the United States -- Twentieth century food safety regulation in the United States -- Who regulates food safety today? -- Food safety statistics -- Careers in food safety -- Reports and brochures -- Books and newsletters -- Internet web sites and electronic media -- Educational materials -- Organizations, cooperative extension, hotlines, state and local agencies. |
| Subject |
Food adulteration and inspection.
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Food contamination.
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| ISBN |
1573563056 alkaline paper |
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