Safety of Animal Products
Through Control of Foodborne Disease Agents
Pre-harvest reduction of foodborne pathogens
in animals and the environment and chemical
and physical decontamination in food processing
environments are being addressed through
control of mycotoxins in food and feed grains.
The elimination of mycotoxin contaminants
from our food and feeds is a high priority
because it involves both human and animal
health.
Mycotoxin contamination is a serious problem
in the South, where environmental conditions
are conducive to microbial growth and development.
The contamination problem, which involves
host processing facilities, animals, humans,
and microorganisms, requires a multidisciplinary
approach to find effective solutions.
Food safety and health issues are among
the most visible and are constantly promoted
in our society, especially in the warm South,
where food contaminants are more prevalent
than in other regions. The work in molecular
biology carried out by scientists in the
S-295 Enhancing Food Safety Through Control
of Food-Borne Disease Agents information
exchange group is at the cutting edge of
science today.
Findings are applicable to other areas of
research as new concepts develop. The CSREES
program Food
Safety & Biosecurity includes work
to ensure the safety and security of animal
products.
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