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J L Hall1, L A Collins, G Barrowman

  • 1Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.

Progress in Food & Nutrition Science
|January 1, 1988
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Toxic substances in food pose a significant risk, arising from spoilage or contamination throughout the food production process. Understanding these food-associated toxicants and their entry mechanisms is crucial for public health and the food industry.

Area of Science:

  • Food safety and toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Public health

Background:

  • The presence of toxic substances in human food is a well-established concern.
  • Contamination can occur intrinsically during storage (chemical spoilage, microbial activity) or extrinsically at various production stages.
  • Foodborne toxicants represent a continuous challenge for scientific and public health communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the broad range of toxicants associated with human food.
  • To outline the diverse mechanisms through which these toxic substances contaminate food products.
  • To highlight the significance of food contamination through notable examples.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of food-associated toxicants.

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  • Analysis of contamination pathways from food production to consumption.
  • Case study examples of mass food contamination incidents.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified a wide spectrum of food-associated toxicants.
    • Detailed various mechanisms of contamination, including spoilage and external contamination.
    • Illustrated the complexity and impact of food contamination with specific examples.

    Conclusions:

    • The contamination of food with toxic substances is a persistent and multifaceted issue.
    • Ongoing vigilance and research are necessary to address the challenges posed by food toxicants.
    • Effective management strategies are vital for ensuring food safety and protecting public health.