Food Safety in the 21st Century: Public Health Perspective is an important reference for anyone currently working in the food industry or those entering the industry. It provides realistic, practical, and usable information about key aspects of food safety while systematically addressing foodborne illness through prevention and control. This book discusses ways to assess risk and employ epidemiological methods to improve food safety. Additionally, it describes the regulatory context that shapes food safety activities at local, national, and international levels and looks forward to the future of food safety. It provides the latest research and developments in the field of food safety, incorporates practical, real-life examples for risk reduction, and includes specific aspects of food safety and the associated risks.