Food Chemistry and Food Microbiology

Foodborne Illnesses and Risk Assessment

This track provides a comprehensive look at foodborne illnesses and how to assess, manage, and prevent them. Sessions will examine outbreaks, their origins, and the response systems in place. Quantitative risk assessment models and predictive microbiology tools will be featured. Participants will explore how sanitation, traceability, and control strategies reduce risk. Researchers will present real-world case studies of outbreaks and lessons learned. The role of global regulatory bodies in food safety enforcement will be discussed.