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Food safety in Peru: A review of fresh produce production and challenges in the public health system.
Ramirez-Hernandez, Alejandra; Galagarza, Oscar A; Álvarez Rodriguez, Mariel V; Pachari Vera, Erika; Valdez Ortiz, María Del Carmen; Deering, Amanda J; Oliver, Haley F.
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  • Ramirez-Hernandez A; Food Science Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Galagarza OA; Food Science Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Álvarez Rodriguez MV; Process Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru.
  • Pachari Vera E; Process Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru.
  • Valdez Ortiz MDC; Biological Sciences Department, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru.
  • Deering AJ; Food Science Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Oliver HF; Food Science Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 19(6): 3323-3342, 2020 11.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33337060
Peru has a commodities-based economy where agriculture plays an essential role in the nation's development. Among agricultural products, fruits and vegetables are foundational to Peruvian culture and a healthy and nutritious diet. Produce is also the primary income source for thousands of small-scale farmers and producers throughout the country. Peru has significant potential to export agricultural and value-added products. Nevertheless, the Peruvian food chain has weak food safety and quality standards, limiting access to international markets. The inherent lack of food safety surveillance and management systems negatively affects public health. In the past decade, fresh and raw produce has been associated with several foodborne outbreaks worldwide, resulting in significant health and economic losses. This alarming situation for public health officials and regulators has called for the strengthening of produce safety standards and food safety risk management for safer food and to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses. This review summarizes the current status of produce safety in Peru and explores opportunities (e.g., policy, university capacity development) toward a safer food system.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Inocuidade dos Alimentos / Microbiologia de Alimentos Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Peru Idioma: En Revista: Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Inocuidade dos Alimentos / Microbiologia de Alimentos Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Peru Idioma: En Revista: Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos