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Parasites.

C A Northrop-Clewes1, C Shaw

  • 1Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health, University of Ulster, Coleraine, County Londonderry, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|July 8, 2000
PubMed
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Foodborne parasitic infections pose a global health threat, impacting productivity worldwide. International travel and trade increase the risk of spreading these foodborne pathogens across borders.

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Area of Science:

  • Food safety and public health
  • Zoonotic diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Foodborne infections are a significant global health issue, affecting populations worldwide, particularly in non-industrialized nations.
  • While industrialized nations shifted focus to chemical contaminants, foodborne infections are regaining attention from governments and the food industry.
  • Globalization, through international transportation and tourism, facilitates the spread of parasitic pathogens in food, increasing the international scope of foodborne illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review parasitic contamination of foods of animal origin.
  • To discuss potential problems associated with contaminated water and unwashed produce.
  • To highlight the growing international concern regarding foodborne parasitic infections.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review focusing on parasitic contamination of foods.
  • Analysis of the impact of international transportation and tourism on disease spread.
  • Examination of risks associated with water and fresh produce contamination.

Main Results:

  • Parasitic contamination of meat and fish is a primary concern.
  • Contaminated water and unwashed fruits/vegetables present significant risks.
  • Foodborne parasitic diseases are increasingly international in scope due to global trade and travel.

Conclusions:

  • Parasitic contamination of food remains a critical public health challenge with global implications.
  • Enhanced surveillance and control measures are needed to address the international spread of foodborne pathogens.
  • Public awareness regarding safe food and water consumption is crucial, especially for travelers.