Significance of Food contamination
Food contamination is defined as the presence of harmful substances or microorganisms in food that can lead to health risks, including illnesses. These substances can range from biological agents like bacteria and fungi to chemical pollutants. Assessment methods, such as LC-MS techniques, are utilized to detect these harmful residues in food products. Food contamination not only poses significant risks of illness but can also affect healthy digestion, highlighting the importance of monitoring food safety throughout its various stages of growth, processing, and preparation.
Synonyms: Food pollution, Food spoilage, Food adulteration, Food poisoning, Food corruption
In Finnish: Ruoan saastuminen; In Spanish: Contaminación de alimentos
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Hindu concept of 'Food contamination'
Food contamination in Hinduism emphasizes adherence to rules regarding the consumption of food that has encountered impure substances or people, reflecting the importance of purity and ritual cleanliness in dietary practices.
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Food contamination is a major route of mycotoxicosis, and understanding mycotoxins from an incompatible food (Viruddha ahara) perspective is a basic approach through Ayurvedic toxicology.[1]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This phrase refers to the presence of harmful substances in food, which can result from incorrect food combinations.[2]
The concept of Food contamination in scientific sources
Food contamination involves harmful pathogens, including specific serotypes of Escherichia coli, that can compromise food safety and pose health risks to consumers. Understanding these pathogens is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It involves risks associated with trace metals, and it is influenced by factors such as climate, soil characteristics, and type of plant.[3] (2) Food contamination can occur due to pesticide residues impacting human health, resulting from spray drift and agricultural runoff into ecosystems.[4] (3) It is a hazard affecting individual well-being at a personal level, and can also be due to chemical contamination.[5] (4) Food contamination poses a major risk in university canteens, often associated with food handlers, highlighting the importance of proper hygiene practices to ensure safety.[6] (5) The presence of harmful microorganisms in food, which can occur due to unhygienic practices of health professionals in hospital restaurants, leading to foodborne illnesses.[7]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Food contamination is a serious problem that can be caused by biofilms, according to the text, even though biofilms can also be useful for constructive purposes.[8] (2) The low barrier properties of PLA compared to fossil fuel-based plastics make the sorption of small molecules into the matrix and subsequent migration out of the matrix an issue for this.[9] (3) Is the presence of harmful substances, such as heavy metals, in consumable items, posing a direct threat to human health through the food chain.[10] (4) The presence of harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or chemicals, in food, rendering it unsafe for consumption and potentially causing illness.[11] (5) Food contamination with persistent organic pollutants is a concern, leading to the review of the status of POP contamination in food and the related health impacts in South Korea.[12]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This refers to the presence of unwanted substances, like bacteria, in food products, potentially making them unsafe for consumption and causing public health problems.[13] (2) Food contamination is a concern, and the World Health Organization estimates that in 1997, food contamination cost up to $35 billion in the United States alone due to medical costs.[14]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Ways should be developed by which healthy and hygienic practices can be encouraged or the risk of microbial food contamination can be minimized.[15]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The pollution of food products with antibiotics or other harmful substances.[16]