food contamination

This book discusses food regulation and safety in the United States, describing the history of U.S. food safety, the updating of rules for food safety, outbreaks of illness from contaminated food sources, and debates over genetically modified crops.

Explains what foodborne illness are, how they spread, and how they can be prevented.

Presents an introduction and overview to the field of food safety, covering food safety issues, events, statistics, regulation, and careers; and features a selection of food safety resources, including reports, books and Internet sites, educational materials, and organizations.

Presents arguments for and against such things as pesticides, legislation concerning food, and biotechnology.

Examines various issues associated with food safety including cases of E.Coli and other toxins, the causes and treatment of food poisoning, and recalling infected foods.