EHEC, BSE, alcopops, and more - Is there no enjoyment without regret? Changes in lifestyle and the economic interests of manufacturers have led to an increase in known diseases and the emergence of new ones in Western industrial nations since the mid-20th century, as a result of undesirable effects of food. These issues can arise at all levels of the food chain or food processing: due to natural ingredients, environmental residues, or additives used during production. The increasing treatment and processing of food, factory farming, global distribution, and expanding travel contribute to large-scale disease outbreaks and the international spread of even rare pathogens. Additionally, both novel and traditional indulgent products pose extra risks, as they are often consumed with too much carelessness.