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A basic introduction to food safety.

The changing lifestyle of people has given rise to many unhealthy food habits, which lead to many health-related problems. The safety of food is also being ignored due to a fast-paced lifestyle. People are increasingly choosing taste over nutrition. They have less time to spend cooking, choosing instead to eat from the most easily available sources. Thus, food safety faces new challenges in the present times. WHY IS FOOD SAFETY IMPORTANT? Foods contain nutrients we need to survive, but they also contain bacteria that can make us sick if we aren’t careful. Consumption of spoiled food can lead to many diseases. Consequently, there are many legal obligations, as well as pressure from the industry for keeping food hygienic if it is to be sold to the public. Further, spoilage of food is one of the chief reasons behind unavailability of food. Hence, the safety of food is extremely important. If food is not protected properly, it may lead to the wasting of the entire effort that went into its production.

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