Preservation and Protection -- Methods of Food Preservation -- The Challenge of Mycotoxins -- Preventive Measures for Food Safety -- Packaging -- Benefits and Risks of Microorganisms -- Haccp in the Cheese Manufacturing Process, a Case Study -- Genetically Modified Organisms and Food Safety -- Nutritional Strategies Targeting the Beneficial Modulation of the Intestinal Microflora with Relevance to Food Safety: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics -- Exploitation of Microorganisms by the Food and Beverage Industry -- Pathogenic, Commensal and Beneficial Microorganisms in Foods -- Foodborne Viruses: An Emerging Risk to Health -- Process Safety -- Safety Models: HACCP and Risk Assessment -- Application of Haccp in Small Food Businesses -- Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures in the Food Industry General Aspects and Practical Applications -- Ensuring Biosafety Through Monitoring of Gmo in Food With Modern Analytical Techniques, a Case Study.

The ISEKI-Food book series is a collection where various aspects of food safety and environmental issues are introduced and reviewed by scientists specializing in the field. In all of the books special emphasis is placed on including case studies applicable to each specific topic. The books are intended for graduate students and senior level undergraduate students as well as professionals and researchers interested in food safety and environmental issues applicable to food safety. "ISEKI-Food" is an acronym for "Integrating Safety and Environmental Knowledge Into Food Studies". Participants in the ISEKI-Food network, coordinated by Professor Cristina Silva at The Catholic University of Portugal, come from 29 countries in Europe and most of the institutes and universities involved with Food Science education at the university level in Europe are represented. Some international companies and non teaching institutions have also participated in the network. The main objectives of ISEKI-Food are to improve the harmonization of studies in food science and engineering in Europe and to develop and adapt food science curricula emphasizing the inclusion of safety and environmental topics. Food Safety: A Practical and Case Study Approach, the first volume of the ISEKI-Food book series, discusses how food quality and safety are connected and how they play a significant role in the quality of our daily lives. Topics include methods of food preservation, food packaging, benefits and risks of microorganisms and process safety. About the Editors Anna McElhatton is a professor at University of Malta’s Institute of Health Care (Environmental Health Division). Richard Marshall is a Principal Lecturer in London Metropolitan University’s Department of Health & Human Sciences. About the Series Editor Kristberg Kristbergsson is Professor of Food Science at the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Iceland, Iceland.