This week 's focus, food safety, is one I am particularly fond of. Working in the food industry I have been exposed to the risks and issues associated with foodborne illnesses. Besides this, food safety, and natural foods are an interest of mine. From my personal background, I was aware foodborne illnesses result from unsafe handling of food. Foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy are closely monitored because of their high protein, high moisture and high or neutral pH content (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). This week, just as I am every week, was very conscious of handling my food properly, seeing how most foodborne illness can form in your own home. This week I ate a good amount of chicken. When handling the chicken, I first ensured it spent
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There are a number of ways to ensure food is safe to eat. Proper food handling and cooking food thoroughly is one option. However, “pasteurization, sterilization, refrigeration, freezing, food irradiation, canning and chemical preservation” are other methods to enhance food safety (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). This week when I ate my yogurt, Stonyfield used pasteurization . This means they applied to heat the milk to rid of any bacteria which might cause foodborne illness. Also the chicken I ate underwent radiation to regulate “insect,bacteria, fungi and parasite” growth (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene …show more content…
The additive can help prolong shelf-life, enhance flavor, replace ingredients, even and provide nutrients. Food additives can be intentional or incidental. Many of the cheeses I ate this week contained acidic agents to inhibit mold growth and improve flavor. The snickers I consumed contained humectants to retain moisture and fresh flavor. Also, leavening agents could be found in the bread I ate to help the bread rise and introduce carbon dioxide (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). To ensure food safety, the FDA test the effects of high doses of additives on animals. Continuing food safety is the Delaney Clause which prevents direct additives shown to cause cancer (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). With these protections in place, I question why the additive aspartame is yet to be a band. There are studies which state aspartame can cause cancer, shouldn’t the Delaney Clause step in? I know I avoid all drinks and foods with aspartame as much as I can. Besides controlling additives, the FDA controls the use of pesticides. Pesticides are used to “prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pest” (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). I was surprised to learn “5.1 billion pounds” of pesticides are used each year (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). I was also shocked to learn traces of pesticides can find its way into unwanted areas and stays in the environment for years. I am certain I consumed pesticides this week through fruits and vegetables,
There are a number of ways to ensure food is safe to eat. Proper food handling and cooking food thoroughly is one option. However, “pasteurization, sterilization, refrigeration, freezing, food irradiation, canning and chemical preservation” are other methods to enhance food safety (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). This week when I ate my yogurt, Stonyfield used pasteurization . This means they applied to heat the milk to rid of any bacteria which might cause foodborne illness. Also the chicken I ate underwent radiation to regulate “insect,bacteria, fungi and parasite” growth (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene …show more content…
The additive can help prolong shelf-life, enhance flavor, replace ingredients, even and provide nutrients. Food additives can be intentional or incidental. Many of the cheeses I ate this week contained acidic agents to inhibit mold growth and improve flavor. The snickers I consumed contained humectants to retain moisture and fresh flavor. Also, leavening agents could be found in the bread I ate to help the bread rise and introduce carbon dioxide (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). To ensure food safety, the FDA test the effects of high doses of additives on animals. Continuing food safety is the Delaney Clause which prevents direct additives shown to cause cancer (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). With these protections in place, I question why the additive aspartame is yet to be a band. There are studies which state aspartame can cause cancer, shouldn’t the Delaney Clause step in? I know I avoid all drinks and foods with aspartame as much as I can. Besides controlling additives, the FDA controls the use of pesticides. Pesticides are used to “prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pest” (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). I was surprised to learn “5.1 billion pounds” of pesticides are used each year (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). I was also shocked to learn traces of pesticides can find its way into unwanted areas and stays in the environment for years. I am certain I consumed pesticides this week through fruits and vegetables,