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Review of Biological and Chemical Health Risks Associated with Pork Consumption in Vietnam: Major Pathogens and Hazards

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Abstract

The global burden of foodborne illness undermines the safety and development of people and nations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Vietnam, local food systems are experiencing a period of rapid change, and government efforts to regulate the food sector have had limited impact. Socioeconomic development has also driven increased demand for meat, with pork becoming increasingly prominent in Vietnamese diets. Available public health data suggests that biological hazards represent the largest source of foodborne illness nationally, though chemical hazards are also present in food. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop context-appropriate, effective, and low-cost solutions to food safety challenges in Vietnam. In reviewing the scope and burden of different pork-borne health risks in the literature, this paper looks to identify high-value targets for future food safety objectives, highlighting relevant pathogens and hazards, as well as gaps in the current research.

How to Cite:

Cook, M. & Phuc, P., (2019) “Review of Biological and Chemical Health Risks Associated with Pork Consumption in Vietnam: Major Pathogens and Hazards”, SafePork 13(1), 58–59. doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/safepork.11149