Dioxins In Food

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309089616

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Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply Pdf

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, or DLCs, are found throughout the environment, in soil, water, and air. People are exposed to these unintentional environmental contaminants primarily through the food supply, although at low levels, particularly by eating animal fat in meat, dairy products, and fish. While the amount of DLCs in the environment has declined since the late 1970s, the public continues to be concerned about the safety of the food supply and the potential adverse health effects of DLC exposure, especially in groups such as developing fetuses and infants, who are more sensitive to the toxic effects of these compounds. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure, recommends policy options to reduce exposure to these contaminants while considering how implementing these options could both reduce health risks and affect nutrition, particularly in sensitive and highly exposed groups, if dietary changes are suggested.

Author : A. Schecter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489914620

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Dioxins and Health by A. Schecter Pdf

This book originated in a series of cross-disciplinary conversations in the years 1984-1990 between the editor, who is a physician-researcher involved in clinical and laboratory research, and a dioxin toxicologist. During the years in which the conversations took place, an extraordinary amount of new scientific literature was published related to dioxins, defined for purposes of this text as the chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans, polychlorinated biphe nyls (PCB's) and other compounds that are structurally and toxicologically similar to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,3,7 ,8-TCDD), the most extensively studied and most toxic of this group of chemicals. Dioxins also began to interest not only chemists and toxicologists, but also specialists from diverse disciplines such as wildlife and environmental science, immunology, neuroscience,public health, epidemiology, med icine, government, law, sociology, and journalism. Specialists from such varied disciplines, while familiar with their own literature, frequently did not have time to follow the dioxin literature outside their specialty area. In addition, each specialty had unique knowledge, methods, and perspectives. Cross disciplinary conversation was necessary, but all too frequently, specialists from the various disciplines did not speak the same language, resulting in misunderstanding.

Author : Great Britain. Steering Group on Chemical Aspects of Food Surveillance,Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016213261

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Dioxins in Food by Great Britain. Steering Group on Chemical Aspects of Food Surveillance,Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Pdf

Author : Frans J. M. Smulders,Ivonne M. C. M. Rietjens,John Daniel Collins,Martin D. Rose
Publisher : Brill Wageningen Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Food
ISBN : 9086863264

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Chemical Hazards in Foods of Animal Origin by Frans J. M. Smulders,Ivonne M. C. M. Rietjens,John Daniel Collins,Martin D. Rose Pdf

Various chemical hazards are identified and characterised. Public health risks associated with ingestion of contaminated animal food products are discussed, options for risk mitigation are presented.

Author : Martin Rose,Alwin Fernandes
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857098917

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Persistent Organic Pollutants and Toxic Metals in Foods by Martin Rose,Alwin Fernandes Pdf

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and toxic elements, such as dioxins, flame retardants, lead and mercury, are substances of major concern for the food industry, the regulator and the public. They persist in the environment, accumulate in food chains and may adversely affect human health if ingested over certain levels or with prolonged exposure. Persistent organic pollutants and toxic metals in foods explores the scientific and regulatory challenges of ensuring that our food is safe to eat. Part one provides an overview of regulatory efforts to screen, monitor and control persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in foods and includes case studies detailing regulatory responses to food contamination incidents. Part two moves on to highlight particular POPs, toxic metals and metalloids in foods, including dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phthalates. Persistent organic pollutants and toxic metals in foods is a standard reference for those in the food industry responsible for food safety, laboratories testing for food chemical safety, regulatory authorities responsible for ensuring the safety of food, and researchers in industry and academia interested in the science supporting food chemical safety. Includes case studies which detail regulatory responses to food contamination incidents Considers the uptake and transfer of persistent organic pollutants in the food chain and the risk assessment of contaminates in food Details perticular persistent organic pollutants, toxic metals and metalloids in foods including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), mercury and arsenic among others

Author : D Schrenk,Alexander Cartus
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081006757

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Chemical Contaminants and Residues in Food by D Schrenk,Alexander Cartus Pdf

Chemical Contaminants and Residues in Food, Second Edition is an invaluable tool for all industrial and academic researchers involved with food safety, from industry professionals responsible for producing safe food, to chemical analysts involved in testing the final products. This updated edition is expanded to cover the latest research and emerging issues, and has additional information useful for food safety testing. Written by an international team of expert contributors, this edition explores the entire food chain, acting as a roadmap for further research. Includes expanded coverage on risk assessment and testing technologies Presents fully updated chapters to provide the most up-to-date information in research on food chemical safety Provides new information on hot topic areas, such as food additives, mycotoxins, nanomaterials and food contact materials

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : UOM:39015019048498

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Dioxin contamination of food and water by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Pdf

Author : Mehran Alaee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319238890

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Dioxin and Related Compounds by Mehran Alaee Pdf

This volume is a tribute to Professor Otto Hutzinger, the founding editor of The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, in recognition of his pioneering work and contribution to our understanding of the sources, fate, exposure and effects of persistent organic pollutants. It consists of fourteen chapters written by individuals who have been inspired by his work and have followed in his footsteps by refining our knowledge of this field and opening new research directions. In Professor Hutzinger’s tradition of passing on valuable information to others, the authors present recent advances in areas such as inventories, remediation, and analytical determinations. Levels and trends in abiotic environments, biota, and human exposure via food, as well as the risks to the environment and humans from polychlorinated dibenzo dioxins, furans, and PCBs are also discussed. Other chapters deal with the relevant topics of DDT and its metabolites along with halogenated and phosphorus flame retardants.

Author : Jean François Narbonne,Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9287142084

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Dioxin Contamination in Foodstuffs by Jean François Narbonne,Council of Europe Pdf

Dioxins can be found in almost every part of the environment, presenting an obvious health hazard. This report outlines the health hazards, and evaluates human exposure to, and intake of, dioxins in foodstuffs. It also sets out recommendations for measures to reduce contamination of food, and gives guidelines on risk management in foods.

Author : Ronald Ross Watson,Fabien De Meester
Publisher : Brill Wageningen Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Eggs
ISBN : 9086862543

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Handbook of Eggs in Human Function by Ronald Ross Watson,Fabien De Meester Pdf

Eggs have been used as key part of the human diet for millennia. They contain a great variety of nutrients and material to sustain life and growth. The role of the egg as natural source of vitamins, proteins, fats, and other nutrients, continues to develop. Some nutrients have a controversy in benefits and risks. This controversy is the subject of several chapters in this book. Eggs have been used for decades by pharmaceutical companies as vehicles to grow viruses for vaccines. Currently, eggs are being developed to make antibodies for human use, so-called designer eggs. Eggs can also be used as vehicle to transport vitamins and minerals to humans via nutrient supplemented laying hens. These benefits are subject to commercial expansion, as well as being an active research area. This book, with summary points for each chapter, helps you to understand the role of eggs (including designer eggs) in general nutrition, health promotion and disease. It is aimed at health scientists, nutritionists, dieticians, and food industry groups.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Curriculum Development in Environmental Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1995-05-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309051408

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Environmental Medicine by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Curriculum Development in Environmental Medicine Pdf

People are increasingly concerned about potential environmental health hazards and often ask their physicians questions such as: "Is the tap water safe to drink?" "Is it safe to live near power lines?" Unfortunately, physicians often lack the information and training related to environmental health risks needed to answer such questions. This book discusses six competency based learning objectives for all medical school students, discusses the relevance of environmental health to specific courses and clerkships, and demonstrates how to integrate environmental health into the curriculum through published case studies, some of which are included in one of the book's three appendices. Also included is a guide on where to obtain additional information for treatment, referral, and follow-up for diseases with possible environmental and/or occupational origins.

Author : Judith Jones Putnam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Food consumption
ISBN : WISC:89066991076

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Food Consumption, Prices, and Expenditures, 1970-97 by Judith Jones Putnam Pdf

Author : Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : 0642345279

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Dioxins in Food by Food Standards Australia New Zealand Pdf

Author : J. P. Felix D'Mello
Publisher : CABI
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0851997511

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Food Safety by J. P. Felix D'Mello Pdf

Food safety is a concern for scientists, policy-makers and consumers especially as food poisoning outbreaks are becoming more common and as particular concerns arise over genetically modified foods. This book covers recent developments in the chemistry, biochemistry and physiological effects of toxicants that might have an impact on human health and welfare.

Author : Benjamin K. Simpson,Alberta N. Aryee,Fidel Toldrá
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119383970

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Byproducts from Agriculture and Fisheries by Benjamin K. Simpson,Alberta N. Aryee,Fidel Toldrá Pdf

Ranging from biofuels to building materials, and from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals, the list of products that may be manufactured using discards from farming and fishery operations is extensive. Byproducts from Agriculture and Fisheries examines the procedures and technologies involved in this process of reconstitution, taking an environmentally aware approach as it explores the developing role of value-added byproducts in the spheres of food security, waste management, and climate control. An international group of authors contributes engaging and insightful chapters on a wide selection of animal and plant byproducts, discussing the practical business of byproduct recovery within the vital contexts of shifting socio-economic concerns and the emergence of green chemistry. This important text: Covers recent developments, current research, and emerging technologies in the fields of byproduct recovery and utilization Explores potential opportunities for future research and the prospective socioeconomic benefits of green waste management Includes detailed descriptions of procedures for the transformation of the wastes into of value-added food and non-food products With its combination of practical instruction and broader commentary, Byproducts from Agriculture and Fisheries offers essential insight and expertise to all students and professionals working in agriculture, environmental science, food science, and any other field concerned with sustainable resources.