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The article discusses the importance of addressing the handling and consumption of bushmeat to prevent the spread of mpox, a public health emergency. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative One Health approach that considers social, economic, and environmental factors. The article suggests applying lessons from food safety efforts in informal markets and highlights the importance of capacity-building, motivation and incentives, and enabling policies and regulations. It also emphasizes the role of the One Health approach in reducing transmission at the animal-human-environmental interface. The article concludes by proposing a pilot intervention using the "three-legged stool" approach and One Health collaboration. [Extracted from the article]

BACKGROUND: Food safety is pivotal for public welfare and directly impacts consumer health. Food safety sampling inspections (FSSIs) are essential in detecting unqualified food products and non‐compliant manufacturers, which form an integral part of government regulatory frameworks. However, given the constraints on budgetary resources, improving the efficiency of food safety sampling inspections (EFSSIs) remains a considerable challenge in China's food quality and safety supervision. This study aims to apply Pareto's law, starting from the examination of food sample testing items and major hazard types, to theoretically analyze methods for improving the EFSSIs. Following the theoretical analysis, the research employs provincial food sampling data from China in 2022 to empirically validate the proposed improvement strategies. RESULTS: The research findings indicate that applying Pareto's law significantly reduces the number of items that should be tested for each food subcategory, effectively lowering testing costs for each batch of food samples. Theoretically, employing Pareto's law in sampling inspections can increase the EFSSIs to 2.78 times the current observed level. Furthermore, empirical validation using food sampling data confirms that EFSSIs can be improved to 2.12 times the existing level, consistent with theoretical predictions. CONCLUSION: Implementing Pareto's law in FSSIs facilitates the detection of more unqualified food products and non‐compliant manufacturers without additional financial burden, significantly enhancing the EFSSIs. This approach provides an innovative strategy for government to bolster their food safety management efforts. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food safety is paramount for human life as it prevents foodborne illnesses, protects public health, supports economic growth, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. However, in recent years, various incidents of crimes against food and their significant public health consequences have been observed, seriously damaging consumer confidence. This article explores the emerging scientific discipline of food safety, which focuses on assessing the health status of food and ensuring that it is safe for consumption. It provides a thorough analysis of crimes committed against the food industry and the regulatory measures implemented to safeguard both the industry and consumers. Regulatory requirements and competent bodies play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and maintaining consumer confidence. However, challenges such as adulteration, lack of consistent definitions, and dispersion in food inspection supervision still persist. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach, including consistent guidelines, improved communication, and enhanced employee training. Additionally, there is a need for guidelines and legislation regulating the development and validation of nontargeted methods for quality control in the food sector. By addressing these issues, we can further enhance the food safety practices and protect the health of individuals and communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in permanent improvements in the restaurant industry. Protocols demanded by the FDA spurred the implementation of heightened food safety improvements that continued in post-pandemic times, this study investigated the impact of restaurant employees’ perception of managerial behaviors on their intention to comply with the new food safety expectations. Using Social Equity and Exchange theories as the structural basis, 2080 restaurant employees were surveyed to explore the factors of gain, responsibility, pride, trust, and value impacting intentions to comply with food safety expectations. Using PLS-SEM analysis, results suggest that valued social interactions/exchanges between subordinates and management significantly improved food safety compliance intentions among employees. Gain, responsibility, and pride together account for 60.2% variance in trust and 63.6% variance in value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food is vital to the people, and safety comes first in food. Food safety is crucial to people's livelihood, economic development, and social stability. It represents people's aspiration for a better life and grabs great public attention. In recent years, while China has achieved significant progress in food safety, the situation remains severe, with incidents such as excessive residues of agricultural and veterinary drugs, as well as illegal addition of toxic and harmful substances. As an important technical support for ensuring food safety, food safety inspection and testing institutions also exhibit a mixed bag of performance. Problems such as inadequate personnel management, improper use of facilities and equipment, weak legal awareness resulting in issuance of false reports have frequently occurred, seriously disrupting the normal order of the inspection and testing market and affecting the authority and accuracy of food safety testing. Based on the capacity verification of inspection and testing organizations in Zhejiang Province in recent years, this paper studies the typical problems faced by food inspection and testing institutions in terms of management level and testing capabilities, analyzes the root causes in depth, and proposes specific strategies from three aspects: Strengthening the main responsibility of inspection and testing institutions, combining regulatory departments with supervision and guidance, and enhancing industry self-discipline, aiming to continuously improve their inspection and testing capabilities, promote the high-quality development of food inspection and testing institutions, and effectively ensure the safety of every bite of food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article, published in Chemistry of Natural Compounds, explores the extraction and identification of water-soluble nitrogenous compounds from Chlorella pyrenoidosa, a type of green algae. These compounds, known as Chlorella Growth Factors (CGF), have various health benefits and are used in medical treatment, health care, beauty, and food industries. The study isolated and identified 11 nitrogenous compounds from CGF, including nucleotides and rare base components. These compounds have important physiological functions and contribute to our understanding of the pharmacological effects of CGF. The document provides detailed information on the molecular formulas, physical properties, and spectroscopic data of these compounds, such as 7-Methylguanosine, Hypoxanthine, Xanthine, Adenine, Nicotinamide, Cytosine, Uracil, and Thymine. The document also acknowledges the funding sources for the research. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of food traceability in preventing foodborne illnesses and complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 in the US. It highlights the need for businesses to maintain Critical Tracking Event (CTE) data and Key Data Elements (KDEs) to track food products from farm to fork. The implementation of FSMA 204 requires businesses to record and share data electronically, with a final deadline of January 20, 2026, to meet the requirements. To prepare for compliance, businesses are advised to identify gaps in data capture and work with suppliers to record KDEs as part of broader coding and marking efforts. [Extracted from the article]

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For decades, the world has been plagued by widespread food adulteration, and Bangladesh is no exception. Dishonest business people and fish farmers unlawfully utilize various preservatives to avoid rotting and extend the shelf life of fish. Although previous research has examined the level of formalin use in fish bodies, no studies focusing on all aspects of fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh have been carried out. In this context, the aim of this review is to explore the extent and magnitude of illegal fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh. Among the 37 reviewed studies, 11 of them highlighted formalin adulteration in fish samples and fish feed. The extent of formalin use varied between local and imported fish, and between large and small fish. Imported and large fish were substantially more formalin‐contaminated. Several investigations have discovered that antibiotic levels in farm water and fish feed exceed the permitted level. Farmers have used growth promoters incautiously. This study also identifies that certain metal substances, such as chromium, lead, arsenic, cadmium, iron, mercury and cobalt, have been frequently found in fish bodies and feed samples. Furthermore, a distinct type of fish adulteration caused by aromatic compounds has emerged recently. The findings and their ramifications are extremely concerning for human lives. However, since each study employed a different testing kit, the results were quite distinct. Thus, the adoption of a precise and sensitive kit is strongly recommended. The government should make it a top priority to solve the problem of fish adulteration by implementing appropriate food safety laws and policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food packaging is widely used method of food preservation around the world. It is an element that enhances the quality and food product safety. The primary function of packaging is to protect food from contamination, undesirable chemical reactions and to provide physical protection. Food spoilage caused by food‐borne pathogens and microbes is increasing tremendously posing an enormous threat. In the field of food packaging, new biodegradable and natural antimicrobial agents from plants and animals are gaining popularity. Recent foodborne outbreaks have prompted more creative and safe ways to initiate efficient packaging systems in food industries. However, as consumer demand for natural food ingredients has grown as a result of increasing safety and availability, natural substances are thought to be safer. Antimicrobial packaging that incorporates natural antimicrobials is thus a viable active packaging innovation. One possibility for increasing the safety and quality of foods while prolonging their shelf life is to employ natural antibacterial packaging. This article focuses on environmentally friendly bio‐based polymers that can be utilized in food packaging to enhance mechanical strength, gas permeability, and water resistance, among other features. It also includes useful information about natural antimicrobial agents found in fruits and vegetables, as well as animal by‐products, their properties, safety laws, and uses aimed at improving and increasing food quality and safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the article is to identify the problems of ensuring the food security of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union in the conditions of modern challenges and dangers in the context of substantiating the peculiarities of their legal regulation. The problems of ensuring food security in Ukraine and in the countries of the European Union became acute during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly intensified under the influence of a full-scale war of russia against Ukraine in 2022 and threatened with the spread of global hunger. It has been established that the essence of food security lies in the creation by the state of favourable opportunities capable of ensuring proper conditions for the production of food products, the opportunity for the population to get food products, and their constant availability and stable supply. The main problems of ensuring food security in Ukraine and the European Union’s countries are outlined, in particular: (1) russia's war against Ukraine; (2) conducting active hostilities in agricultural territories; (3) blockade by the aggressor country of seaports and annexation of significant Ukrainian territories; (4) violation of established food trade mechanisms; (5) unbalancing food products supply chains; (6) growing shortage of food products and their prices on the European and international food market; (7) dependence of the countries of the European Union on the export of products from Ukraine and russia. The main measures to increase the level of food security are proposed, the most important of which are ending the war in Ukraine; consolidating the international community's efforts to unblock seaports in the Black Sea and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of food to the countries of the European Union; balancing European and international food markets and reducing the rate of spread of hunger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Except in rare cases, the determination of the shelf-life of food products is left up to the food business operator. The extension of this period, which for years has been the subject of debate among the various actors in the food chain, has become a topic of fundamental importance also following the recent economic/financial, environmental, and health crises, which have had an inevitable impact on consumption and food waste. While there is no requirement to indicate durability for some categories of food products, for example, those not directly intended for consumers, this debate has raised questions and perplexities about the potential re-evaluation of the origin conditions established by the manufacturer, particularly when it comes to maintaining the guarantees for the consumer in terms of health and hygiene. In addition, the increasing consumer demand for accurate information has prompted the European authorities to request a public consultation on the actual understanding and perception of the mandatory terms on labels such as use by or date of minimum durability of a food, provided for by Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, often not correctly understood, which can assume great significance in the application of rules to reduce food waste. In this regard, it is useful to remember that the recent measures adopted by the European Union legislator, together with the case law of recent years, have led the judges of merit to comply with the principles and requirements of food safety laid down since 2002 in Regulation (EC) No. 178, thus paying greater attention to the analysis, assessment, and management of the risk of the entire production chain. The purpose of this work is to provide technical-legal elements to encourage a possible extension of the shelf-life of food products while ensuring the safety of consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban food markets are essential channels of food distribution and spaces of social interaction where COVID-19 could be easily transmitted. The Peruvian government used budget incentives to motivate local governments to implement social distancing and food safety measures in these markets. Two surveys, in May and November 2020, show that municipality-owned markets had better compliance than privately or vendor-owned markets, especially with vendor protection measures and common space adaptations. Qualitative interviews helped to identify plausible causal mechanisms that explain this finding. Local governments perceived legal restrictions to investing public funds in privately owned markets, while vendor-owned markets faced agency dilemmas and opportunistic behaviour in decision-making about the required collective investments. We argue that a small-grants or loan facility specifically targeted at vendor-owned markets could have reduced these governance challenges and improved compliance. Peru's budget incentive policy to support food market governance could inspire other countries to design appropriate policy instruments for food safety and public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Food is an indispensable basic need for human beings. Food safety has become one of the elements of public order, as technological developments bring many new threats to food safety in contrast to the advantages it provides. Safe food does not pose a danger to human health, is ready for consumption, and complies with the legislation. Food law enforcement is an activity that requires technical knowledge and expertise and is among the private law enforcement agencies. To ensure food safety in Türkiye, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carries out food law enforcement activities. In this study, food safety and food law enforcement organization, powers, and sanctions of food law enforcement are examined by Turkish legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Pre-slaughter stress or the welfare condition of food-producing animals (FPAs) and the slaughter practices of slaughterhouse workers (SHWs) are critically important for the safety and quality of meats processed in slaughterhouses (SHs). Consequently, this study determined the pre-slaughter, slaughter, and post-slaughter (PSP) practices of SHWsin four SHs in Southeast, Nigeria; and discussed the impacts on meat quality and safety. Methods: The PSP practices were determined by observation method. Additionally, a structured and validated closed-ended questionnaire was used to determine the knowledge of the SHWs on: the effects of poor welfare (preslaughter stress) on the quality and safety of meats produced, carcass/meat processing practices and modes of transmission of meat-borne zoonotic pathogens during carcass/meat processing. Finally, a systematic post-mortem inspection (PMI) was conducted on cattle, pigs and goats slaughtered, and economic losses accruable from condemned carcasses/meats were estimated. Results: Food-producing animals were transported to the SHs or held in the lairage under inhumane conditions. A pig being conveyed to one of the SHs was seen gasping for air, as it was firmly tied on motorbike at the thoracic and abdominal regions. Fatigued cattle were forcefully dragged on the ground from the lairage to the killing floor. Cattle for slaughter were restrained, held in lateral recumbency and left groaning, due to extreme discomfort, for about one hour before slaughter. Stunning was not performed. Singed pig carcasses were dragged on the ground to the washing point. Although more than 50% of the respondents knew the modes of transmission of meat-borne zoonotic pathogens during meat processing, 71.3% of the SHWs processed carcasses on bare floor, 52.2% used same bowl of water to wash multiple carcasses while 72% did not wear personal protective equipment during meat/carcass processing. Processed meats were transported to meat shops in an unsanitary conditions, using open vans and tricycles. During the PMI, diseased carcasses/meats/organs were detected in 5.7% (83/1452), 2.1% (21/1006) and 0.8% (7/924) of the cattle, pig and goat carcasses inspected, respectively. Gross lesions pathognomonic of bovine tuberculosis, contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia, fascioliasis and porcine cysticercosis were detected. Consequently, 391,089.2 kg of diseased meat/organs valued at 978 million Naira (235, 030 USD) were condemned. There were significant associations (p < 0.05) between educational level and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during slaughterhouse operations and knowledge that FPAs can harbour zoonotic pathogens (p = < 0.001) transmissible during carcass processing. Similarly, significant association was observed between working experience and use of PPE; and between geographical location of the respondents and knowledge that zoonotic pathogens in animals are transmissible during carcass processing or via the food chain. Conclusion: The findings show that slaughter practices of SHWs have detrimental impacts on the quality and safety of meats processed for human consumption in Southeast, Nigeria. These findings underscore the need to: improve the welfare condition of slaughter-animals, mechanise abattoir operations, train and retrain the SHWs on hygienic carcass/meat processing practices. There is a need to adopt strict enforcement of food safety laws to promote meat quality, food safety and consequently promote the health of the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Formalin adulteration in fish, driven by financial incentives, involves the illicit use of formaldehyde solution to extend freshness and prevent spoiling. The consumption of contaminated fish poses severe health risks, including respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and an elevated risk of cancer, highlighting the necessity for strict food safety laws. This paper reviews the extent and magnitude of formalin adulteration in fish and its health implications. It examines the effectiveness of emerging detection technologies in identifying formalin contamination. The review covers advance detection techniques such as spectroscopy, fluorometry, paper-based analytical devices, biosensors, chemical test kits as well as affordable sensors like electrochemical and 2D materials-based gas sensors. A comprehensive analysis of the latest developments in formalin detection technologies is presented in this review, assessing their precision, sensitivity, and applicability in various contexts. This article examines the advancement of affordable, easily transportable technologies that have enhanced the availability of real-time monitoring of formalin for customers, authorities, and industry experts. Hence, the analysis underscores the need to foster creativity and consciousness to reduce the hazards linked to the adulteration of fish with formalin. Ultimately, it promotes adopting safer eating habits and the rigorous implementation of food safety regulations. • Formalin in fish is common in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa; risks are severe. • Analytical methods like spectrophotometry, GC, and HPLC detect FA in fish but are costly and complex. • Affordable sensors and chemical kits enable rapid detection. • Science, regulation, and tech innovations must combine for solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thus, this Special Issue provides some general methods used for hapten design and for the preparation of recognition elements, as well as an overview of immunoassay technology in food inspection. Zhu et al. [[8]] established an indirect competitive chemiluminescence enzyme-linked immunoassay (Cl-ELISA) to detect acetamiprid (ACE) in the Chinese cabbage and cucumber. Ouyang et al. [[1]] summarized the immunoassays used to detect SB 2 sb -Agonists, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA), fluorescence immunoassay, chemiluminescence immunoassay, etc. Subsequently, Zhai et al. [[9]] compared Cl-ELISA with colorimetric ELISA (CO-ELISA) for IMI detection in vegetables. [Extracted from the article]

This effort needs to be balanced with strengthening the role of the law which is not only a provider of ease of doing business, but also provide protection for unfair business competition in the midst of a world economic climate that tends to be liberal so as not to dissolve in the vortex of the free market. This is also continuously addressed by the government in order to accelerate the rate of economic growth in all regions. This study aims to provide policy recommendations for local governments in an effort to increase sharia-based economic growth, especially in Lhokseumawe City, Aceh Province and collaborate with the Lhokseumawe City Regional Inflation Control Team in implementing Economic Regulation of Theory policy recommendations through the mechanism for facilitating the issuance of business permits and forming a supply model. chain of strategic commodities in Lhokseumawe City to be able to improve the business climate and stimulate regional economic growth and reduce the impact of the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This type of research is descriptive quantitative and qualitative descriptive research using a mix method by conducting interviews with the target population, namely 250 respondents including 50 government officials from 5 sub-districts in Lhoksemawe City and 100 Small Business Owners who sell strategic food products from 5 sub-districts in Lhoksemawe City and 100 business owners who sell at 5 Traditional Market Centers in Lhokseumawe City. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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About the importance of food products, probably not much needs to be said. Regardless of the country, people's life is not possible without the consumption of food products. Like any other products, food products must have labels. The role of labels is basically the same as for any product: the label must inform the buyer or consumer about several aspects. An incomplete or incorrect label of a food product can lead to dangers for buyers or consumers. The interest in labeling food products all over the world is a big one, due to the importance of food products. And it is normal to be like that. In order to protect the consumer, all countries must have an appropriate legislative and institutional framework. Modern countries have these two tools necessary to defend the interests of their citizens, who are both buyers and consumers. The legislation of each country regulates which details must appear on the labels of food products. This reality has been reached in time, as a result of advances in consumer protection, especially consumer information. Practice shows that there are many problems caused by food labeling, and problems occur in all countries, regardless of their degree of development. The problem of irregularities encountered by consumers in the labelling of food products remains one of continued interest, at a global level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In January 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law, representing the most significant upgrade to U.S. food safety laws since the 1930s. In this essay, we explore Obama's rhetoric on food safety by analyzing his remarks prior to and directly following the passage of the FSMA. As a collection, these texts offer insight into Obama's reinterpretation of the role of government. Obama's pragmatic rhetoric on food safety demonstrates how the issue of food safety can be used to argue for a broader and more responsible role of government writ large. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ability to trace and track food producing animals and their products from production and distribution is considered as an indispensable instrument to improve consumer confidence. In the Philippines, traceability on food production and manufacturing is covered under Republic Act 10611 or the Philippine Food Safety Law of 2013. Thus, the present initiative was implemented to develop a model on animal and product traceability using goat as commodity. The goal of system development is to transform and innovate traditional monitoring of goat farms and recording of animal performance and introduce a traceability system for chevon. The traceability model utilized existing technologies on SMS-based for data transmission and QR code for product traceability. A central processing unit was established and served as depository of production performance. Using mobile data transmission, the real time production status of the farm can be monitored, thus, appropriate interventions can be sent to the farm via feedback mechanism embedded in the system. Likewise, using the stored data, estimates on volume of meat can be forecasted which is then used as input in product processing. Movement of products in the market can also be evaluated, which can be used as basis in determining consumers’ product preference. Overall, the developed system can lead to improvement of goat production management while food safety is also addressed. It can also be a useful tool to continuously provide technical assistance to the raisers amid the community restrictions due to the current pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

High Pressure Processing (HPP) stands out as an effective preservation method for deactivating L. monocytogenes , a primary concern for both public health and the food industry. However, studies mention that the efficiency of the technology depends on the processing parameters and characteristics of the food matrix. The objective of this study was to build and validate a mathematical model that relates and characterizes the behavior of L. monocytogenes ATCC19111 as a function of HPP parameters and water activity (a w) in a meat emulsion model through response surface methodology. Processing parameters used were: pressure (400–600 MPa), a w (0.94–0.98), and holding time (180–420 s), according to the proposed Central Composite Rotational Design (CCRD). The relationship between the listed variables was described through a polynomial equation. According to the obtained equation that best fitted the data (R2 94.54 %), the three variables influenced the inactivation of the microorganism, where a w showed the highest influence (p < 0.05), considering the range of this study. Processing pressure and holding time showed a positive influence on the inactivation of the microorganism. On the other hand, the pathogen inactivation decreased with the reduction of the a w in the emulsified meat product, showing a clear baroprotection of the microorganism by the lower a w. The results highlight the negative influence of lower a w on the lethality of the microorganism when the product is subjected to high pressure. Therefore, to guarantee the effectiveness of the inactivation process of L. monocytogenes , the HPP implementation must be designed and validated considering the intrinsic characteristics of the product and processing parameters. The mathematical model created in this research may contribute to the industry on ensuring food safety, compliance with legislation, and process optimization. • An DCCR related a w , pressure and time on L. monocytogenes inactivation in a meat emulsion model. • The reduction of a w reduced the HPP inactivation of L. monocytogenes. • The meat matrix interfered on microbial inactivation. • A modeling can help to optimize the HPP efficacy and guarantee the food safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Various methods of genetic modification have been applied to plant breeding as an integral part of agriculture. This article examines a method of targeted mutagenesis -- CRISPR-Cas9 -- and its dysregulation in the European Union (EU). It provides clarity for food business operators relating to the traceability and labelling of food products induced using this biotechnology. In addition, it outlines policy recommendations to improve the regulation of such food products in the EU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Private food safety standards have become an important governance mechanism in contemporary food supply chains. While much has been written about private standards from the perspectives of different academic fields, there has never been a dedicated literature review to examine their interaction with global food supply chains. In this systematic review, 45 peer reviewed articles on private food standards, selected through extensive searches in four academic databases are critically appraised. Our analysis reveals that the most studied European private food safety standards are owned by retail conglomerates and therefore place the retail sector in a position of influence in the supply chain. These standards influence supply chain structures, market access, and the efficiency of food safety management systems. They also challenge the traditional relationship shared by actors in the supply chain with public authorities and the World Trade Organization. In the recent years, their scope has expanded to include topical issues such as environmental sustainability, worker safety, and animal welfare. Overall, the review suggests that European private food safety standards alter the operations of modern agri-food supply chains to accommodate consumer wishes while allowing the retail sector to exert its influence without taking on additional legal and economic liability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to analyze the risk perception of foodborne disease, practices, and conflicts related to food safety based on the speech of food handlers and managers of small and medium-sized (SMS) family and non-family-run restaurants. Ten restaurants were evaluated through participant observation, where food handlers and managers participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a qualitative approach of thematic content analysis. Several violations of food safety laws were observed, mainly in family-run restaurants, which exhibited a higher number of violations when compared to non-family run restaurants. Cognitive aspects, such as optimistic bias and low-risk perception, were identified in the speech of respondents from both types of restaurants. Informality and amateurism were observed in family-run restaurants; Some examples of this were transforming the work environment into the home environment, use of home leftovers in restaurants, conflicts between workers and family members, and lack of. Our results show that nepotism could lead to informality, reduce risk perceptions, and increase the risk of food safety violations. In family-run restaurants, the difficulty of following food safety regulations may be greater than in non-family SMS restaurants. It is suggested that managers and owners of family-run restaurants seek professional support regarding food safety. For policy-makers it is recommended a policy to encourage self-evaluation and special attention to this type of business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The repeated violation of food safety legislation by food business operators (FBOs) constitutes a health risk for consumers. However, the possibilities for recognizing these FBOs at an early stage are limited. This study aimed to investigate the association between the financial situation of Finnish FBOs and the food control inspection grades that their food production establishments received. Our hypothesis was that a weak financial situation would increase the risk of recurring non-compliance. We used food control inspection reports on meat, fish, and dairy establishments in Finland from 2016 to 2020 (612 establishments) and the publicly available financial statements of these companies. Due to missing financial data and stringent requirements for case-control pairs, 45 case-control pairs and 88 cases were analysed. The cases included food production establishments with non-compliances in recurring years. Randomized matched controls were paired for each case. The analyses showed that the likelihood of belonging to the case group was lower when the food production establishment's operating margin, describing profitability, was in the best-performing tertile (OR = 0.21, p = 0.01) or the middle tertile (OR = 0.22, p = 0.03) compared to the worst-performing tertile. Furthermore, a trend was observed within the cases, showing that the likelihood of non-compliances during a year was lower when the current ratio (ln), describing liquidity, increased (generalized estimating equations, OR = 0.73, p = 0.08). Therefore, the low profitability of a food production establishment implies an elevated risk of recurring non-compliances. Additionally, the low liquidity of a food production establishment indicates a higher risk of non-compliances during the same year. These financial indicators could be used for mapping FBOs that are at a higher risk of repeatedly violating food safety, and inspections could be targeted at them. This could increase the effectiveness of food control. • Repeated non-compliances were found for one-fourth of establishments. • Low profitability of food businesses is associated with recurring non-compliances. • Financial indicators could be utilized in targeting food control inspections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The biggest public health danger was foodborne microbial diseases. In developing and developed countries, they are built on various expansions in food production, food safety laws, food hygiene and consumption patterns, and climate and environmental conditions. After the ingestion of contaminated food, microbial pathogens are the cause of many foodborne diseases. Several methods of preservation have been developed to provide food safety for microbial food and nutritional and sensory values. Nevertheless, there is an increasing demand for microbial antimicrobial agents as a result of consumers' health concerns. The objective of this work was to isolate and characterize the bacteria from the Hyderabad, Telangana municipal dumping site. A novel potent isolate was identified by biochemical and 16s rRNA sequence methods as Bacillus tequilensis MBR 25. High activity inhibitions against foodborne bacteria and the highest 100 µg ml-1 activity levels (E.coli 9mm, Bacillus cereus 9mm, and Staphylococcus aureus 10 mm), were observed in the extracted antimicrobial compound under the chicken feather protein hydrolysate. We have been chosen as the Aspergillus flavus for the antifungal activity based on their food grains pathogenicity. Aspergillus flavus biomass was reduced by MBR 25 culture, 60 shakings, and 50 % in static condition and extracted antimicrobial compound with a high mass reduction of 75 % on shaking, and 65% on static conditions were observed. The mode of action of the extracted antimicrobial compound against the Aspergillus flavus was relieved by scanning electron microscope (SEM) tests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Legislative gridlock is often viewed as a uniquely democratic phenomenon. The institutional checks and balances that produce gridlock are absent from authoritarian systems, leading many observers to romanticize "authoritarian efficiency" and policy dynamism. A unique data set from the Chinese case demonstrates that authoritarian regimes can have trouble passing laws and changing policies—48% of laws are not passed within the period specified in legislative plans, and about 12% of laws take more than 10 years to pass. This article develops a theory that relates variation in legislative outcomes to the absence of division within the ruling coalition and citizen attention shocks. Qualitative analysis of China's Food Safety Law, coupled with shadow case studies of two other laws, illustrates the plausibility of the theoretical mechanisms. Division and public opinion play decisive roles in authoritarian legislative processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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