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The Effectiveness of U.S. Food Laws Over Private Standards

Food Safety Tech

Economic and Consumer Protection Effective food safety regulations prevent large-scale foodborne illness outbreaks, reducing healthcare costs and economic losses. By ensuring that food products meet safety standards, the government protects consumers from the dangers of contaminated or unsafe food.

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Outbreak of Listeriosis in South Africa Associated with Processed Meat – Scientifically linked to Tiger Brands Polony

Bill Marler

The threshold of five cases per week was determined with the use of baseline laboratory data from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2016. monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods are under review. A national surveillance system has since been implemented, and all isolates from patients are analyzed by means of whole-genome sequencing.

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