Knowra Food safety Food safety Food safety comprises practices and systems that prevent food from causing illness or injury during production, processing, storage, distribution, and preparation.
Hazard analysis and critical control points : A preventive system that identifies food-safety hazards and controls them at critical steps in a process. It turns food-safety goals into monitored controls at defined production stages.
Food hygiene : Practices that maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination during food handling. Hygiene routines reduce contamination during preparation and service.
Food and Drug Administration : A United States federal agency that regulates food, drugs, and other products to protect public health. Its food programs establish and enforce many U.S. safety requirements.
Food quality : The characteristics of food that determine its acceptability, such as flavor, texture, and appearance. Quality concerns can matter to consumers without creating a safety hazard.
Foodborne illness : An illness caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. Preventing this outcome is the central public-health aim of food safety.
Microbial food safety : The prevention and control of disease-causing microorganisms in food. Microorganisms are a leading source of foodborne illness and require targeted controls.
Food preservation : Methods that slow spoilage and extend the usable life of food. Preservation methods can suppress hazards when correctly selected and applied.
United States Department of Agriculture : A United States federal department overseeing agriculture, food, and related programs. It inspects meat, poultry, and certain egg products in the United States.
Food security : Reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for an active, healthy life. Food security addresses access and availability, while food safety focuses on preventing harm from food.
Foodborne disease outbreak : An incident in which multiple people develop a similar illness after consuming a shared food source. Outbreaks expose control failures and can trigger recalls and investigations.
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