Hygiene and Safety of Foods: Health Consequences for Consumers
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food safety; food microbiology; foodborne bacteria; antimicrobial resistance; pathogenicity and virulence; probiotics; biofilms; genotyping
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2. Departament of Nutrition, Lúrio University, Campus de Marrere, Nampula, Mozambique
Interests: food microbiology; foodborne diseases; antibiotic resistance; microbial susceptibility to biocides; biofilms in food industry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ensuring food hygiene and safety is essential for public health, as contaminated food can lead to severe health consequences for consumers, as well as high economic losses. Unsafe food, harboring pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical contaminants, may cause foodborne illnesses, affecting millions of people worldwide and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. Furthermore, long-term exposure to food contaminants has been associated with chronic diseases, including cancer and metabolic disorders, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and intervention.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges and advances in food hygiene and safety. It brings together cutting-edge research on foodborne pathogens, chemical hazards, and innovative control strategies to ensure food safety throughout the supply chain. It will also explore regulatory frameworks, emerging threats, and the impact of food safety violations on public health.
In addition, this Special Issue will highlight scientific findings that can contribute to improving food safety, reducing health risks and informing policies aimed at better protecting consumers. By fostering a multidisciplinary discussion, this collection of articles seeks to bridge the gap between research, the food industry, and regulatory agencies, ultimately enhancing global food safety standards.
We invite researchers, food safety professionals, and policymakers to engage with the latest scientific insights presented in this Special Issue, promoting a safer and more sustainable food system for all.
Dr. Luisa Brito
Dr. Acacio Salamandane
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- food safety
- public health
- foodborne disease
- food poisoning
- regulatory standards
- good hygiene practice (GHP)
- hygiene indicators
- disinfectant susceptibility
- persistent strains
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