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Emerging issues in microbiological food safety

J Meng1, M P Doyle

  • 1The Center for Food Safety and Quality Enhancement and the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin 30223, USA. JM332@umail.umd.edu

Annual Review of Nutrition
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Emerging food-borne pathogens like Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes pose significant public health risks. Continued vigilance and advanced control strategies are crucial to manage these evolving food safety threats.

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Area of Science:

  • Food microbiology
  • Public health
  • Emerging infectious diseases

Background:

  • Microorganisms previously unrecognized are emerging as significant food-borne pathogens.
  • Recent acquisition of virulence factors and improved detection methods contribute to this emergence.
  • Six key pathogens, including Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes, are highlighted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss emerging microbial food-borne pathogens.
  • To highlight the role of food as a vehicle for pathogen dissemination.
  • To underscore the ongoing public health concern posed by emerging food-borne diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of newly recognized microbial pathogens transmitted by food.
  • Identification of factors contributing to pathogen emergence (e.g., virulence factors, detection methods).

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  • Discussion of food's role in pathogen dissemination and control strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Six specific pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes) are now recognized as major causes of human illness.
    • Food is identified as a potential significant vehicle for the spread of these pathogens.
    • Existing and novel control technologies like irradiation and HACCP programs are effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Emerging food-borne diseases remain a critical public health concern due to evolving factors.
    • Continuous adaptation of food safety practices and pathogen control measures is essential.
    • Ongoing research into pathogen ecology and epidemiology is necessary.