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Preventing food safety incidents by the (development) of a global alert system

It is generally assumed that food is safe for its intended use for human consumption. However, food could be accidentally (unintentionally) or deliberately (intentionally) contaminated by chemical, physical or microbial hazards. Regrettably, companies and sometimes, even governments attempt to hide incidents to protect their image. The consequences can be severe, leading to illnesses and even deaths. Employees or others who know about such incidents often do not dare to report them because of the potential personal consequences. Cereal products are no exception, although the incidents associated with these products occur rarely. Globalization has increased the possibility of incidents. Since an incident could happen, there are concerns about actual or suspected threats to the safety or quality of food that require intervention to protect consumers. All hazards have to be measured and controlled. For that reason it is of utmost importance to manage food safety, in all steps among which an (anonymus) global alert system (an essential element of an effective food safety system) would be very important across the global supply chain while ensuring regulatory compliance.

global alert system; food safety management; food safety regulations

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