31^st European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference

Food Safety in Retail Foods

Customers place a lot of importance on food safety in the retail setting. Food contamination is at its highest level in retail establishments. Increased risk of health issues is linked to cross contamination of food-borne pathogens in retail settings. Ready-to-eat goods, such as processed meat and cheese, are more likely to be contaminated because disease-causing microorganisms are more likely to attack them. Mycobacteria, eubacteria, and streptococcus species are the most frequently found microbes that contaminate food. To guarantee that customers receive safe food, GFSI was established.

• Food safety
• Cross contamination
• Mycobacteria
• Health problems
• Streptococcus organisms