Food Safety Challenges in the Dairy Industry

摘要

Throughout history, milk and milk products have been staples of the diets of young and old around the world. In fact, milk contains nine essential nutrients, making it one of title most nutritious beverages one can enjoy. But from a food safety standpoint, milk poses many challenges. Milk is an excellent growth medium for a variety of both pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms. Its proteins cause it to be listed among the "Big Eight" foods that account for 90% of all food-allergy reactions inthe United States. The carbohydrate in milk, lactose, cannot be physically tolerated by millions worldwide, resulting in stomach cramps, bloating and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, the global sourcing of milk and milk proteins has come under intense scrutiny as a result of recent product withdrawals. To overcome these challenges, strict adherence to prescribed procedures based on comprehensive risk analysis is critical.