...Food Safety should be more closely monitored for Wellbeing of Public Health in Australia Name Institutional Affiliation Food Safety should be more closely monitored for Wellbeing of Public Health in Australia The rising cases of food scandals in the recent past have put the topic of food safety in the limelight. Additionally, food scandals have made food safety a contentious issue that warrants special attention. Some of the food scandals in the recent past in Australia include the horsemeat scandal, the food labeling scandal, and the wheat scandal. Consequent to these scandals, the Australian government has enacted laws that govern the production and sale of foodstuffs. These laws establish guidelines’ regarding handling of food before it reaches the hands of the consumers. Food safety should be carefully monitored to prevent health, economic, and environmental risks. This essay discusses reasons for monitoring food safety closely for the well-being of public health to Australians. Food safety monitoring should encompass the effects of genetically modified foods, microbiological surveillance, and chemical contents of foodstuffs. Furthermore, it should include nutrition and labeling monitoring. Genetically modified foods Australia hit the headlines for becoming the first nation to test genetically modified wheat on its people. Although genetically modified foods are viewed as scientific innovations, they pose health risks to the public. Failure to monitor genetically...
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...[pic] FOOD SAFETY / FOOD DEFENSE RESPONSE PLAN September 2006 This document was prepared by Kenadine Johnson and staff Montana Office of Public Instruction Helena, Montana FOOD SAFETY/FOOD DEFENSE RESPONSE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3 RESOURCES----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 A listing of links and papers we used to help compile this document. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ------------------------------------------------------ 5 SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Foreword ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Purpose------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Goals---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SECTION II: SITUATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS----------------------- 8-9 SECTION III: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. Incident Identification---------------------------------------------------------- 10 B. Notification and Action Triggers--------------------------------------------- 10 C. Communication----------------------------------------------------------------- 11 D. Interstate Coordination--------------------------------------------------------- 11 E. Food Team-----------------------------------------------------------------------...
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...GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS AND PUBLIC HEALTH DEBATE: DESIGNING PROGRAMS TO MITIGATE RISKS MOYE BONGYU University of Dschang, Cameroon GLORIA BILLINGSLEY Walden University MUSTAFA YOUNIS EMEKA NWAGWU Jackson State University ABSTRACT Human health is determined by both natural and artificial factors, amongst which what people consume is a critical variable. There is no consensus about the likely effects of the Genetically Modified foods/organisms (GMOs), but the fact remains that their effects on health are risky and highly unpredictable especially with the globalization tendency. The purpose of this study is to examine how the GMOs risks to public health can be reduced by policymakers enhancing public confidence in the GM foods. The Precaution Adoption Model (PAPM) has been selected to tackle this health problem. This model has been described and evaluation strategies analyzed on the basis of which success can be determined. BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION Human health is determined by both natural and artificial factors, amongst which what people consume is a critical variable. The proliferation of genetically modified (GM) food in the marketplace has resulted in heated public debate, scientific discussion and media coverage about their safety. Formerly, the use of selective breeding was commonplace but this was a sluggish and unreliable Public Administration & Management Volume 13, Number 3, 191-217 192 method. Genetic engineering now allows scientists to insert specific...
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...Final Paper Food Safety Food Safety Food Safety is all conditions and actions necessary to ensure the safety of food at all stages. This refers to the conditions and practices to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses. Food safety is an essential health function. Food can be contaminated and judged unsafe in many ways. Contamination can occur during the packaging process, by inadequate cooking or storage. Also, different food products may already have different microorganisms such as bacteria or parasites which may be allowed to multiply and cause disease if food is not appropriately handled. With regard to whether or not food safety is currently a problem the answer is clearly, yes. The concern is that daily, people get sick with what is interchangeably called food-borne disease or illness from the food they eat. Specifically, food-borne illness has a severe affect on infants, young children, the elderly and the sick. In both developing and developed countries, it is a strain on health care systems. Not only does food-borne illness affect physical condition, but economically, individuals, communities, businesses, and countries are affected by food safety problems. Data and Investigative Information Being that food safety is an increasingly important public health issue, it is imperative that governments intensify their efforts to improve food safety. These efforts should be in response to an increasing number of food safety problems and rising...
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...Outline Employment Health and Safety in Lebanon Group: Maya Shakaron-Deema Fakher- Ibrahim Ramadan * Introduction: -Health and safety is all about preventing people from being harmed by work or becoming ill by taking the right precautions. -Health and safety laws are found because health and safety at work is so important. -The law is there to protect the public from workplace dangers. - Employers are ethically required to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. -Ethics instruct the individuals and organization as to what they should do. * Body: - Health is the state of well-being in which all components of health are in balance. -Components of health: 1. Physical: refers to the way your body functions. 2. Social: the quality of your relationships with friends, family, and others. 3. Environmental: keeping your air and water clean, your food safe, and the land around you enjoyable. 4. Emotional: expressing your emotions in a positive nondestructive way. 5. Spiritual: maintaining harmonious relationships with other living things and having spiritual direction and purpose. 6. Intellectual/ mental: the ability to recognize reality and cope with the demands of daily life. -Wellness is the achievement of a person’s best in all six components of health. -Factors affecting your health: 1. Heredity 2. Environment 3. Peers 4. Culture 5. Media 6. Technology 7. Attitude 8. Behavior -Food safety is an increasingly...
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...Food Control Section Public Health Department Dubai Municipality 2005 www.dm.gov.ae HACCP Guidelines & Requirements for Retail Premises2005 AM AlMarzouqi Issued on July 2005 foodcontrol@dm.gov.ae T: 04/ 2064220 - F: 04/ 2064264 - M: 8528511 - E: abdulrahmanmm@dm.gov.ae - www.dm.gov.ae Food Control Section Public Health Department Dubai Municipality HACCP Guidelines for Retail Premises 2005 2005 www.dm.gov.ae Content 1. Introduction 2. Objective 3. Scope 4. Use 5. References 6. Definitions 7. Pre-requisite Programs 7.1. Management Policy 7.2. Premises & Equipment 7.3. Maintenance & General Cleaning 7.4. Pest Control 7.5. Personal Requirements 7.6. Approved Food & Beverage Suppliers 7.7. Food Flow Requirements 7.8. Temperature Control 7.9. Product Recall 7.10. Sampling & Laboratory Analysis 7.11. Internal & External Events, Banquets or Mass Catering/Retail Operations 7.12. Internal & External Audits 7.13. Prerequisites Programs Review 8. HACCP Implementation for Retail Operators 8.1. Assemble HACCP Team 8.2. Process Description 8.3. Identify Intended Use 8.4. Process Flow 8.5. Construct Flow Diagram 8.6. On-site Verification of Flow Diagram 8.7. List all Hazards 8.8. Apply HACCP Decision Tree 8.9. Establish Critical Limits 8.10. Establish a Monitoring System 8.11. Establish Corrective Actions 8.12. Establish Verification Procedure 8.13. Establish Record Keeping & Documentation 9. Supporting Templates Templates for Retail Operators 10. Regulator Recommendation...
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...The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was a law which was enforced to be used by United States Food and Drug administration to safeguard the health of the consumers of Food, Drug and Cosmetics in the United States. The enactment of the law was done after the disaster that happened in 1937 due to the consumption of Elixir sulfanilamide which resulted in the death of public due to its toxicity effect. The disaster happened because of the use of Polyethylene glycol as a solvent to dissolve the sulfanilamide which resulted in the toxicity of the medicament. The medicament was not tested for its toxicity studies and Pharmacological studies which resulted in failure to determine its toxic effects. So, the consumers of the medicine died of severe toxicity. Thereafter in 1938 the Federal government passed this law to ensure that the manufacturers perform all the required tests on the products manufactured so that they are...
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...Trident University XXXXXXXXXXXX Module 2 Case Study- Food Safety; Pests and Vectors; Air Quality BHE314 - Environmental Health and Safety XXXXXXXX, Ph.D. XXXXXXXXXXX Food Safety Question 1: There have been several complaints in your community about dirty restaurants. Several restaurants are no longer in business as a result of a television expose. You are the head of a citizen task force and have been asked to make recommendations for improved food safety. The members of the task force are at odds over which approach to food safety best serves the interests of the community. Please provide a response to the following questions: A. Explain which of the following two approaches to enhance food safety would be more effective in the long run - a stronger enforcement program by the local health department, or a mandatory food safety training requirement for all restaurant employees. b. Describe worker behaviors that may promote or compromise food safety. Please provide, at least, two examples. Question 2: Recently there have been numerous reports on increased mosquito bites in several neighborhoods in your community. Your staff has investigated these reports and has found them to be justified. As a matter of fact, there have been an increasing number of complaints that mosquitoes are preventing people from staying out in the early mornings and evenings. Additionally, the local health department has informed you that there has been an increase in reported cases of...
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...of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 – this item of legislation Places an responsibility on any employer to vigorously carry out a risk assessment of the work place and act accordingly. The assessment must be reviewed when necessary and recorded. It is intended to identify health and safety and fire risks, and is then worked on to make the environment a more safer place. Legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - This Act provides a framework which ensures the health and safety of all employees in any work activity. It also provides for the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by work activities, for example; pupils/students and visitors to educational sites. The Public Health Act 1984 – this act is used in order to ensure consumers know what they are eating, they know that the food is appropriate and good to use/eat, and so that they know the food is safe and has been prepared in a healthy and hygienic way.The main responsibilities for all food businesses under the Act are: do not include anything in food, remove anything from food or treat food in any way which means it would be damaging to the health of persons eating it to ensure that the food you serve or sell is of the nature, substance or quality which consumers would expect to ensure that the food is labelled, advertised and presented in a way that is not false or misleading a recent misuse of this... The public health act...
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...The Importance of Food Safety and Preventing Food-borne Illness (Public Safety Announcement) Charles A. Kennedy University of Phoenix Abstract Food safety a consumer concern this bulletin will address four topics (listed below) that the industry, and consumers' need to meet regarding food safety? 1. What are some illnesses that can come from improper storage and handling of foods? 2. Illnesses that can come from contaminated food and preventive measures 3. Where to find Credible information sites 4. Why it’s important when searching for information to only use credible sites Food safety is a responsibility that is shared by us all producers, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers. We as consumers must be concerned about the following food safety issues, farming practices, pesticide residues in crops bacterial contamination food additives and preservatives. The public must demand safe food, from the farm to the fork. We are all stakeholders in keeping our food safe and you know there are a number of variables that can affect the safety of our food. For most of the food-borne outbreaks reported to the CDC, the cause isn't known. That’s why the public needs to stay diligent in combating food-borne illnesses. There are countless ways that our food can become contaminated between the time it is produced and prepared. Some food-borne bacteria live in the intestines of healthy animals, and only become a threat and during the slaughtering...
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...monitor the safety of the public and there are plenty of statistics that show an increase in compliance with established regulations as a result of enforcement. I believe that it is important to implement a mandatory food safety training requirement for all restaurant employees. The health department can enforce regulations, but education always comes before enforcement. If restaurant employees are not educated in the proper food handling, preparation, and proper cleaning procedures in the kitchen then they most likely won’t understand why it is important to follow established protocols. This will guarantee failure of any type of standard enforcement inspections. Most public health departments have limited resources to perform inspections and therefore establishments may only get inspected one to six times per year depending on certain risk factors associated with the number and type of foods served. According to (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 2012)” Foods may also be contaminated with bacteria during food preparation in a restaurant or home kitchen. If food preparers do not thoroughly wash their hands, kitchen utensils, cutting boards, and other kitchen surfaces that come into contact with raw foods, cross-contamination—the spread of bacteria from contaminated food to uncontaminated food—may occur. If hot food is not kept hot enough or cold food is not kept cold enough, bacteria may multiply. Bacteria multiply quickly when the temperature of food is between...
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...composition of this team is usually diverse and covers many organizations. These members are usually volunteers and come in a number of field expertise. The roles in ICS usually include a single incident commander who commands the response effort and is the final decision-making. The command staff which reports to the incident commander includes a Safety officer - monitors safety conditions and develop measures for assuring the safety of all personnel and persons affected. Public information officer is the information source for all involved. This officer also serves as a liaison to the media. Answering questions, addressing rumors helping to keep the public aware of what is being done. Liaison officer is the contact person for all supporting agencies assisting in the incident. Operations chief directs all actions to meet the incident objective. Planning chief provides the status of all resources and overall status of the incident. Finance/administration chief tracks incident related costs, obtain contracts required by logistics officer. Logistics chief provides all resources, services and support required during the incident. Public health nurse the in-field coordinator for those affected by the incident....
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...Food Safety Bulletin SCI/220 Version 6 Food Safety Bulletin COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE BULLETIN Food Safety Tips for Everyone! The community is reporting numerous food-borne illnesses to the city health department. The health department is dealing with an increase of food-related illnesses among the community and the need to educate the public on food safety is evident. The community must recognize contamination of food can occur at any stage during food purchase, food storage, and food preparation. One common safety issue related to food purchase is making sure the food is fresh or not past the expiration date. Effects from eating food past their expiration date could lead to food poisoning or physical discomfort, such as an upset stomach. Any food that is older than its expiration date may have dangerous bacteria that can cause food poisoning or an upset stomach (Lance Armstrong Foundation, 2011). It is important to pay attention to the expiration date on all food items. Do not purchase food older than its expiration date. When a person purchases food close to the expiration date, make sure to eat the food immediately to prevent any food safety issues. If the food has a bad smell, it is always best to throw the food away. To find more information on this subject one can visit the local city or county health department or go online and visit websites like usda.gov or livestrong.com. After a food item is purchased, it is important to store the food properly. Make sure...
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...” The purpose of the Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the people by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely(Board of Nursing [BON], 2014). Regulatory agencies have been around for many years, but the regulation of nursing actually began as a registry process to protect the public and nurses. A regulatory agency is authorized to create and enforce rules or regulations that carry the full force of the law(Flook, 2003). A wide range of regulatory agencies apply in different ways in the health care field. Health care regulations are developed and enforced by all levels of...
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...Food Borne Illness Safety Bulletin Aleisha Johnson SCI 220 March 2, 2013 Pamela Cox University of Phoenix Food Borne Illness Safety Bulletin | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Recently the City of Monmouth, Oregon has been notified of an outbreak of food borne illnesses. Over 35 cases of food borne illness have been reported and confirmed. Each year one in six people get sick from a food borne illness and 3000 people in America die. (CDC Food and Safety) There are several causes that spread food borne illness. Food storage is one of the main contributors. It is imperative to make sure you are packaging and storing your food correctly. To prevent food borne illnesses outbreaks you must store your perishable food in a freezer or refrigerator immediately. Your refrigerator temperature should be 40 degrees Fahrenheit and your freezer should be at zero degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) It is also important to either keep a thermometer in the refrigerator or freezer or check it on a regular schedule to assure you are keeping food at the correct temperature at all times. Another common mistake, that causes contamination, is how the food is stored. For example meat, purchased at the grocery store, is only good for a couple of days in the container it is purchased in. If needing to keep stored for a longer duration of time you will need to wrap the food tightly in containers appropriate for freezer storage. When...
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