Far from land at the fast and loose mercy of the sea, Seafareres confronted the ceaseless dangers of extreme exposure and sinking; piracy and mutiny, or being driven far off-course, and food commandeered paramount to survival. This nexus of risk and treachery; peril and menace; jeopardy and crisis, undoubtedly sparked remarkable innovation rooted in keen observation, intellectual instinct, and the will to survive. Thus, the issue of food safety, in general and over time, played an unintended and revolutionary role in advancing seafaring and paving the way for exploration and discovery.
