The use of epidemiological data to direct resources in food safety control.
In the United States, food-borne disease results in financial losses estimated at $2.9 to $6.7 billion annually as a result of illness that is due to six specific food-borne pathogens. A model is proposed that analyzes epidemiological data and highlights areas in food safety control that have the greatest impact on food-borne disease. The model identifies Critical Control Points for use by the food industry, prioritizes criteria for inspection of food processes by regulatory authorities, and provides a focus for food hygiene training programs and campaigns. The model also provides a cost-benefit analysis that can be used to direct resources that are used in food safety control in a cost-effective manner.
Powell
S C
SC
Department of Biological Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom.
Attwell
R W
RW
D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005511:Food Handling / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019649:Food Industry / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education; D018803:Models, Economic; D012308:Risk Management