Consumer Concerns about Foods and Water
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Jul.24,2010
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Chapter Nineteen
Sherwin what should consumers be concerned about? Infectious agents and poisonous substances in foods can make people ill. Keeping in mind also that the water you drink should be safe. Sherwin who helps to keep track of our food safety? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many other authorized agencies. Sherwin did you know that milk goes through pasteurization? Milk is heated to inactivate microorganisms that increases chances of spoilage. Sherwin what are some good points for keeping food safe in the kitchen? Keep the kitchen clean, avoid cross contamination, keep hot food hot until served and refrigerate after meals.
Sherwin how do you obtain nutrient information of foods? Most products follow nutrition label regulations developed by the FDA. Sherwin did you know foods can lose nutrients? Remember to keep fruits and vegetables refrigerated until used to slow degradation. Sherwin can you tell us a little about environmental contaminants? Pollution that builds up in the air, soil and water can be harmful to our food supply. Sherwin can you name a few environmental contaminants or toxins in fish? Methylmercury, PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl), chlordane, dioxins and DDT.
Sherwin when do natural toxicants in foods become hazardous? Just remember that any substance can be toxic if you consume too much of it. Sherwin what are pesticides used for? Mainly to kill weeds, insects and fungi. Sherwin are there risks with the use of pesticides? The FDA cannot guarantee 100% safety of foods, but there are food standards that companies should follow. Sherwin what is the GRAS list? Foods that are generally recognized as safe.
Sherwin why are food additives used? To prevent spoilage, add color, flavor, texture, stability or much needed nutrients. Sherwin how do food additives become incidental or indirect? Packaged foods that are microwaved or heated up in the oven can leak into the foods undesirably. Sherwin what is the difference between surface water and ground water? Ground water is less prone to contamination, but once infected becomes more of a permanent problem. Sherwin where do most bottled water come from? Ground water facilities that are protected and disinfected.
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