Tag: Food safety monitoring

According to the World Health Organization, unsafe food makes an estimated 600 million people ill and causes 420,000 deaths annually, highlighting the critical role of food safety. The purpose of food monitoring is to prevent such occurrences by systematically tracking and assessing food products throughout the entire supply chain, from production to consumption. This process identifies and controls potential hazards before they reach consumers, ensuring the food supply is safe and reliable.

Studies have shown that eggs can accumulate heavy metals, including cadmium, with the amount depending largely on the hen's environment and diet. Specifically, research in some areas has found detectable levels of cadmium in eggs, particularly from hens exposed to polluted feed and water. This raises important questions about food safety and the steps needed to ensure the public's health is protected from potential egg contamination.