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E-Coli & Salmonella Outbreaks in Food Production
With the various food outbreaks that have happened in the past, without a doubt, nobody is completely safe from the effects of contaminated food. From my standpoint, it is clear many companies tend to prioritize their profits more than corporate social responsibility. Companies taking one year to recall foods and products shows that they do not put the needs of their clients first. Issues of public health are rather delicate and they should be handled with utmost priority. By ignoring them, companies put the lives of their customers in jeopardy. It is rather unfortunate that some companies are reported to taking action and to investigate food poisoning when tithe victims are children. Companies must be responsible for their actions. They should invest in forming departments for safety and quality assurance and hiring experts to help them in testing their products. They should also ensure they hire trained personnel and staff, particularly in restaurants to ensure that the process of food preparation is as safe as possible.
The Food Poisoning Flags and How to Identify Danger Zones
Food safety comes down to two things; washing your hands and washing your products thoroughly. Almost every person has had an encounter with food poisoning in their lifetime. It is brought about by bacteria found on surfaces or in the products themselves. It is important to note that while bacteria are found in some foods if the bacteria are in high numbers, there is a possibility that it will lead to food poisoning. Although contamination which occurs in the food chain is hard to point out exactly where the contamination occurred, it can be minimized by maintaining a high level of cleanliness to ensure that fecal matter is washed off. While some bacteria multiply faster than others, the level of contamination is also dependent on the products. Foods prepared with dairy products such as milk and cheese have high contamination rates. While there is only so much we can do to avoid exposing ourselves to contamination, it comes down to our sanitation and the kinds of products we consume.
