Food Contamination
The presence in food of harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise objectionable foreign substances, e.g. chemicals, microorganisms or diluents, before, during, or after processing or storage.
Food Contamination, Radioactive
Radioactive food contamination refers to the presence of radioactive substances in food or water supplies, often resulting from nuclear accidents, nuclear weapons testing, or improper disposal of radioactive waste, leading to potential health risks including radiation sickness and cancer upon consumption.
Food Microbiology
Equipment Contamination
Drug Contamination
Food Supply
The production and movement of food items from point of origin to use or consumption.
Food Analysis
Measurement and evaluation of the components of substances to be taken as FOOD.
Food Labeling
Use of written, printed, or graphic materials upon or accompanying a food or its container or wrapper. The concept includes ingredients, NUTRITIONAL VALUE, directions, warnings, and other relevant information.
Food Preferences
The selection of one food over another.
Food Handling
Any aspect of the operations in the preparation, processing, transport, storage, packaging, wrapping, exposure for sale, service, or delivery of food.
Food Industry
Food Habits
Acquired or learned food preferences.
Food Safety
Activities involved in ensuring the safety of FOOD including avoidance of bacterial and other contamination.