Threats to Food Safety (Library in a Book)
By Fred C. Pampel.
Description
Food is an intrinsic part of every society, but recently it has become a source of worry for many Americans and government officials. It has been estimated that more than 76 million people in the United States—more than a quarter of the population&151suffer from food poisoning each year. There also lurks potential for food contamination from food brought in from other countries, as well as threats of bioterrorism. Despite these risks, most Americans take the safety of their food for granted and take very minimal precautions when preparing or handling food. New techniques to ensu...
ISBN(s)
0816062811, 9780816062812