food adulteration and inspection

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether more government regulation is needed to ensure food safety, whether genetically modified biotech crops are safe and reliable, and whether food irradiation is the solution to food-borne bacteria.

Examines sixteen food and nutrition controversies, including fast food, genetically modified foods, organic foods, and vegetarian diets, and presents evidence for and against, and discussion topics.

Presents an introduction and overview to the field of food safety, covering food safety issues, events, statistics, regulation, and careers; and features a selection of food safety resources, including reports, books and Internet sites, educational materials, and organizations.

Offers a comprehensive overview of current threats to food safety in America, discussing why the American government and people have recently begun to worry about food contamination, what is being done to prevent it, and how the techniques can be improved.

Presents arguments for and against such things as pesticides, legislation concerning food, and biotechnology.

Teaches children how to use their senses to determine food quality.

Examines various issues associated with food safety including cases of E.Coli and other toxins, the causes and treatment of food poisoning, and recalling infected foods.