Food-borne Pathogens: A Brief View

The human civilization is faced with a formidable task to feed, house and ensure a healthy lifestyle for the continuous expanding human population, all the while protecting the environment and natural resources for the benefit of coming future generations. Food-borne zoonotic infections are the primary global cause of disease in humans and they are particularly prevalent in underdeveloped nations where they inflict significant economic losses in addition to public health problems. Salmonella species, E. coli, L. monocytogenes, S. aureus, and Campylobacter species are the world's most common zoonotic bacterial infections, responsible for foodborne illnesses and deaths linked to the consumption of tainted animal products. Food safety management systems provide a better option to produce safe food for human consumption.