IFAS Extension
The Cause of Trichinosis and Its Prevention Through Safe Food Handling Practices
Alina Balaguero and Keith R. Schneider
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Food Safety
Foodborne Illness
Foodborne disease caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. [NALT]
A foodborne disease (FBD) can be defined as a disease commonly transmitted through ingested food. FBDs comprise a broad group of illnesses, and may be caused by microbial pathogens, parasites, chemical contaminants and biotoxins. [AGROVOC]
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Food Science and Human Nutrition
The UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is among one of the world's largest combined programs in which food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics are studied within one academic department.
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