Public perceptions about microbiological hazards in food
Abstract
A marked increase in the incidence of microbial food poisoning parallels increasing scientific and public concern about microbiological hazards. This literature review highlights the important pathogens involved in the increase and issues salient to developing effective risk‐benefit communication with the public about microbial food poisoning. Research into public perceptions of microbiological food hazards is reviewed, together with public attitudes towards one of the technologies that could combat food poisoning: food irradiation. Suggestions for reducing the incidence of microbial food poisoning through effective communication strategies are provided.
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Citation
Miles, S., Braxton, D.S. and Frewer, L.J. (1999), "Public perceptions about microbiological hazards in food", British Food Journal, Vol. 101 No. 10, pp. 744-762. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070709910293670
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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