Food safety refers to the measures and practices that are implemented to ensure that food is safe for consumption. This involves preventing foodborne illnesses and contamination throughout the food production and handling process, from farm to table. Key elements of food safety include proper food handling techniques, cooking and storage temperatures, hygiene practices, and regulations that govern food production and processing. Ensuring food safety is essential to protect public health and prevent outbreaks of diseases caused by pathogens, chemicals, or physical hazards in food. The goal is to provide consumers with confidence that the food they eat is safe and meets quality standards.
The recall of carp and swordfish from European markets underscores a critical issue of food contamination. High levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate, a pollutant commonly found in industrial products, have been…